Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes

Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes

England
List entry 1014328
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were commonly erected across the upland regions of northern England. The site's location in woodland reflects the landscape management and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities in this area. The monument remains on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practice and social organisation in Yorkshire.

Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014328. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes?

Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014328.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes?

Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes 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 1014328.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hydro-electric power house and associated weir 250m north west of Tin Bridge (2.5 km), Redmayne packhorse bridge (2.9 km), Linton churchyard cross and sundial (3.1 km).

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