Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on Old Pasture, 820m south east of Bull Scar

Cairn on Old Pasture, 820m south east of Bull Scar

England
List entry 1014357
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Old Pasture, 820m south east of Bull Scar is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Yorkshire, England. The monument survives as a mound of stones characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period, when such cairns served as communal or individual sepulchral structures across upland regions of northern England. The site's preservation and scheduling as a heritage monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practice in the Yorkshire landscape. Its formal designation and record within the National Heritage List for England (entry 1014357) ensures its protection and continued study as part of the archaeological record of the region.

Cairn on Old Pasture, 820m south east of Bull Scar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014357. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on Old Pasture, 820m south east of Bull Scar?

Cairn on Old Pasture, 820m south east of Bull Scar is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014357.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on Old Pasture, 820m south east of Bull Scar?

Cairn on Old Pasture, 820m south east of Bull Scar 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 1014357.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on Old Pasture, 820m south east of Bull Scar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn in Brazen Gate Woods 260m NNE of Long Ashes (2.9 km), Threshfield Henge 1 (northern) (3.1 km), Threshfield Henge 2 (southern) (3.2 km).

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