Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on a prominent knoll and cairnfield to its south east on Ravock, Bowes Moor

Cairn on a prominent knoll and cairnfield to its south east on Ravock, Bowes Moor

England
List entry 1016608
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on a prominent knoll and cairnfield to its south east on Ravock, Bowes Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument located on high moorland in Yorkshire. The site comprises a substantial cairn positioned on elevated terrain, with an associated cairnfield containing multiple burial structures extending south-eastwards across the landscape. Such monuments are characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when burial cairns and cairnfields were constructed across upland regions of northern England as focal points for ritual and commemoration of the dead. The moorland setting and distribution of cairns at this location reflect the Bronze Age exploitation and ceremonial use of upland areas.

Cairn on a prominent knoll and cairnfield to its south east on Ravock, Bowes Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016608. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on a prominent knoll and cairnfield to its south east on Ravock, Bowes Moor?

Cairn on a prominent knoll and cairnfield to its south east on Ravock, Bowes Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument located on high moorland in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016608.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on a prominent knoll and cairnfield to its south east on Ravock, Bowes Moor?

Cairn on a prominent knoll and cairnfield to its south east on Ravock, Bowes 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 1016608.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on a prominent knoll and cairnfield to its south east on Ravock, Bowes Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement site to the east and south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse (1.5 km), Late prehistoric walled settlement 200m south-south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse (1.7 km), Late prehistoric ditched, scarp-edge settlement 400m south-south-west of East Mellwaters farmhouse (1.9 km).

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