Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 80m north of Pikedaw Hill

Cairn 80m north of Pikedaw Hill

England
List entry 1010454
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 80m north of Pikedaw Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cairn survives as an earthen mound constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as repositories for the deceased and functioned as prominent territorial markers across the upland landscape. Like other barrows of this era, it reflects the burial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in northern England. The site's designation as a scheduled monument recognises its archaeological significance and its contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Yorkshire region.

Cairn 80m north of Pikedaw Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010454. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 80m north of Pikedaw Hill?

Cairn 80m north of Pikedaw Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010454.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 80m north of Pikedaw Hill?

Cairn 80m north of Pikedaw Hill 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 1010454.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 80m north of Pikedaw Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn (4.1 km), Round barrow 550m south west of Park Hill (5.6 km), Round barrow 400m south west of Crane Field Laithe (6.8 km).

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