Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor

Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor

England
List entry 1018239
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The cairn comprises a mound of stone constructed as a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were erected across the upland regions of northern England. Its positioning on Harden Moor places it within a landscape that saw significant ritual and funerary activity during prehistory. The monument survives as a testament to Bronze Age burial practices and the use of moorland terrain for ceremonial purposes.

Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018239. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor?

Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018239.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor?

Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018239.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (0.1 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (0.1 km), Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Catstones Ring on Catstones Hill (1 km).

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