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 prehistoric funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of burial practice common to the upland regions of northern Britain during this period. Constructed from stone gathered from the surrounding landscape, the monument would have served as a visible marker of a burial site and a focus for commemorative activity. Such cairns are characteristic of the dispersed burial traditions of Bronze Age communities in the Pennine uplands.

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 prehistoric funerary monument 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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