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Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood is a prehistoric monument located in Yorkshire, consisting of a scatter of cairns situated approximately 170 metres north-west of Oak Cottage. The site comprises multiple small stone cairns, which are characteristic of Bronze Age funerary or ritual deposits, though the exact number and precise chronology require archaeological verification. Such cairnfields are typically associated with burial practices or ceremonial activity during the Bronze Age period, representing an important element of the prehistoric landscape in northern England. The monument's survival in woodland setting has contributed to its preservation as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological significance.
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 →
Cairnfield in Slate Pits Wood is a prehistoric monument located in Yorkshire, consisting of a scatter of cairns situated approximately 170 metres north-west of Oak Cottage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018557.
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.
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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