Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on Blue Scar 460m NW of Springs Cave

Cairn on Blue Scar 460m NW of Springs Cave

England
List entry 1014356
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Blue Scar 460m NW of Springs Cave is a prehistoric burial monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of a cairn, a mound of stacked stones typical of Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary practice in upland Britain. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial places and represent significant evidence of early settlement patterns and ritual behaviour in the Yorkshire uplands. The cairn's location on high ground reflects the positioning of many prehistoric burial sites in elevated landscapes, suggesting both practical considerations and possible symbolic significance in the ceremonial life of ancient communities.

Cairn on Blue Scar 460m NW of Springs Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014356. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on Blue Scar 460m NW of Springs Cave?

Cairn on Blue Scar 460m NW of Springs Cave is a prehistoric burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014356.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on Blue Scar 460m NW of Springs Cave?

Cairn on Blue Scar 460m NW of Springs Cave 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 1014356.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on Blue Scar 460m NW of Springs Cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Broad Flats (7.2 km), Round cairn south east of Broad Flats (7.2 km), Settlement N of Stridebut Edge (7.6 km).

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