Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn known as Millers Grave on Midgley Moor

Cairn known as Millers Grave on Midgley Moor

England
List entry 1018236
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Millers Grave is a Bronze Age cairn situated on Midgley Moor in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a stone heap constructed during the prehistoric period, typical of burial practices employed in northern England during the Bronze Age. Such cairns served as territorial markers and burial structures, often placed prominently on high ground where they would remain visible across the landscape for centuries. The site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Pennine region.

Cairn known as Millers Grave on Midgley Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn known as Millers Grave on Midgley Moor?

Millers Grave is a Bronze Age cairn situated on Midgley Moor in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018236.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn known as Millers Grave on Midgley Moor?

Cairn known as Millers Grave on Midgley Moor 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 1018236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn known as Millers Grave on Midgley Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked boundary stone known as Churn Milk Joan on Crow Hill, Midgley Moor, 580m north of Foster Clough Bridge (0.7 km), Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 440m north west of Rough Bottom on Midgeley Moor (1.1 km), Cairn on Midgley Moor, 400m north east of Upper Han Royd (1.3 km).

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