Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn at Force Gill, 80m SSE of Little Dale aqueduct

Cairn at Force Gill, 80m SSE of Little Dale aqueduct

England
List entry 1014349
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn at Force Gill, 80m SSE of Little Dale aqueduct, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Yorkshire. The cairn comprises a mound of stones typical of burial practices during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as repositories for human remains and grave goods. Its location in the upland landscape of Yorkshire reflects the Bronze Age pattern of burial monument construction across moorland and marginal terrain. The monument remains a significant archaeological record of prehistoric funerary customs and settlement patterns in northern England.

Cairn at Force Gill, 80m SSE of Little Dale aqueduct is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014349. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn at Force Gill, 80m SSE of Little Dale aqueduct?

Cairn at Force Gill, 80m SSE of Little Dale aqueduct, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014349.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn at Force Gill, 80m SSE of Little Dale aqueduct?

Cairn at Force Gill, 80m SSE of Little Dale aqueduct 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 1014349.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn at Force Gill, 80m SSE of Little Dale aqueduct?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement on Gauber High Pasture Rock (3.1 km), Round barrow on Sleights Pasture (3.2 km), Settlement on Gauber Cow Pasture Rocks (3.2 km).

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