Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield and two round barrows 500m north west of Sleddale

Cairnfield and two round barrows 500m north west of Sleddale

England
List entry 1016576
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield and two round barrows 500m north west of Sleddale is a Bronze Age ceremonial and burial landscape located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a cairnfield—an area of scattered stones marking prehistoric land use—alongside two round barrows of typical Bronze Age funerary construction. These earthworks represent Bronze Age settlement and burial practices within the upland landscape of northern England. The site is designated for its archaeological significance in understanding prehistoric ritual, land use, and material culture within this region.

Cairnfield and two round barrows 500m north west of Sleddale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016576. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield and two round barrows 500m north west of Sleddale?

Cairnfield and two round barrows 500m north west of Sleddale is a Bronze Age ceremonial and burial landscape located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016576.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield and two round barrows 500m north west of Sleddale?

Cairnfield and two round barrows 500m north west of Sleddale 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 1016576.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield and two round barrows 500m north west of Sleddale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 550m west of Baysdale Farm (5.4 km), Baysdale Abbey Bridge, 460m east of Baysdale Farm (5.5 km), Cross dyke 850m WSW of Baysdale Farm (5.6 km).

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