Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn west of Craven Hall Hill

Cairn west of Craven Hall Hill

England
List entry 1010355
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn west of Craven Hall Hill is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a burial tradition widespread across upland areas of northern England during the second millennium BCE. Such monuments typically comprised a mound of stone constructed over cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods. The site's survival on the exposed moorland landscape reflects the enduring character of Bronze Age sepulchral practice in this region.

Cairn west of Craven Hall Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010355. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn west of Craven Hall Hill?

Cairn west of Craven Hall Hill is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010355.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn west of Craven Hall Hill?

Cairn west of Craven Hall Hill 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 1010355.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn west of Craven Hall Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock close to road south east of a small car park south east of Bracken Hall Farm. (5.3 km), Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (5.3 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (5.4 km).

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