Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield in Slate Pits Wood, 170m north west of Oak Cottage

Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood, 170m north west of Oak Cottage

England
List entry 1018557
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood is a Bronze Age monument located in Yorkshire, comprising a scatter of cairns within a woodland setting. The site lies approximately 170 metres north-west of Oak Cottage and represents a burial tradition characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such cairnfield sites typically contained multiple burial mounds constructed from stone, reflecting the funerary practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in upland regions. The monument survives as an archaeological record of early metal-working societies in northern England.

Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood, 170m north west of Oak Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018557. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood, 170m north west of Oak Cottage?

Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood is a Bronze Age monument located in Yorkshire, comprising a scatter of cairns within a woodland setting. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018557.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood, 170m north west of Oak Cottage?

Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood, 170m north west of Oak Cottage 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 1018557.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood, 170m north west of Oak Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield in Honley Old Wood, 280m north west of The Woodlands (1.3 km), Crosland Lower Hall moated site (1.4 km), Late prehistoric enclosed settlement on Royd Edge, 300m north of Sun Royd (3 km).

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