Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield on Howl Moor 510m south of Wheeldale Lodge, including an unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round burial cairns

Cairnfield on Howl Moor 510m south of Wheeldale Lodge, including an unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round burial cairns

England
List entry 1021293
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield on Howl Moor is a prehistoric archaeological complex situated in the North York Moors in Yorkshire, comprising an unenclosed hut circle settlement, associated field system, and round burial cairns. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents a well-preserved example of upland settlement and land use during this period. The hut circles indicate domestic occupation, whilst the cairns served as burial monuments for the community, and together with the field boundaries they demonstrate the integrated use of the moorland landscape for habitation, agriculture, and ceremonial purposes. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference NHLE list entry 1021293, reflecting its archaeological importance for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns in the North York Moors.

Cairnfield on Howl Moor 510m south of Wheeldale Lodge, including an unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round burial cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021293. View the official record →

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What is Cairnfield on Howl Moor 510m south of Wheeldale Lodge, including an unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round burial cairns?

Cairnfield on Howl Moor is a prehistoric archaeological complex situated in the North York Moors in Yorkshire, comprising an unenclosed hut circle settlement, associated field system, and round burial cairns. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021293.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield on Howl Moor 510m south of Wheeldale Lodge, including an unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round burial cairns?

Cairnfield on Howl Moor 510m south of Wheeldale Lodge, including an unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round burial cairns 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 1021293.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield on Howl Moor 510m south of Wheeldale Lodge, including an unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round burial cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 280m south west of Haugh Rigg (9 km), Three round barrows on Ness Head 750m east of Howlgate Farm (9.1 km), Round barrow 570m south of Saintoft Grange (9.3 km).

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