Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 60m north east of Dead Man's Cave

Cairn 60m north east of Dead Man's Cave

England
List entry 1014338
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 60 metres north east of Dead Man's Cave is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The cairn survives as a substantial earthwork mound constructed from stone, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in northern England during the second millennium BCE. Such monuments typically served as covering mounds for cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the social status of the deceased. The site's survival and designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary ritual in the Yorkshire landscape.

Cairn 60m north east of Dead Man's Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014338. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 60m north east of Dead Man's Cave?

Cairn 60 metres north east of Dead Man's Cave is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014338.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 60m north east of Dead Man's Cave?

Cairn 60m north east of Dead Man's Cave 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 1014338.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 60m north east of Dead Man's Cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn north west of Reinsber Scar (0.8 km), Settlement 1/4 mile (400m) W of Leys Barn (1 km), Cairn 340m north of Scar Top Garage (1.1 km).

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