Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage

Cairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage

England
List entry 1014314
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Weston Moor in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a cairn of approximately seven metres in diameter, constructed from stones typical of upland burial practices during the Bronze Age period. Its location on the open moorland reflects the prehistoric preference for elevated positions suitable for ceremonial burial sites. The cairn represents an important element of the Bronze Age funerary landscape of the Yorkshire uplands.

Cairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage?

Cairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Weston Moor in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014314.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage?

Cairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage 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 1014314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 7m in diameter north of track east of plantation on Weston Moor 450m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked rock and round cairn south east of Dobrudden caravan park (10.6 km), Cup marked rock 71m south east of Dobrudden caravan park (10.6 km), Carved rock in spoil of shaft mound south east of Dobrudden caravan park (10.6 km).

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