Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 350m south east of Cook House

Cairnfield 350m south east of Cook House

England
List entry 1020227
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 350m south east of Cook House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a grouping of cairns, which are mounds of stacked stone constructed as burial structures characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such cairnfield monuments served as cemeteries for prehistoric communities and reflect the ritual practices and settlement patterns of their time. The monument's survival and designation as a heritage site preserve important archaeological evidence of Bronze Age mortuary customs and land use in Yorkshire.

Cairnfield 350m south east of Cook House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020227. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 350m south east of Cook House?

Cairnfield 350m south east of Cook House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020227.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 350m south east of Cook House?

Cairnfield 350m south east of Cook House 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 1020227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 350m south east of Cook House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Inn Moor, 290m south west of Beacon Farm (9.1 km), Round barrow on Inn Moor, 390m west of Beacon Farm (9.5 km), Round barrow 540m south west of Bridge Farm (10.1 km).

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