Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDropping Gill round cairns

Dropping Gill round cairns

England
List entry 1004085
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Dropping Gill round cairns is a Bronze Age monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises multiple round cairns, which are characteristic burial structures of the Bronze Age period, typically constructed from stone and earth and serving as funerary monuments for elite individuals or family groups. Such cairns represent important evidence of ceremonial practices and landscape use during the Bronze Age, demonstrating the significance of formal burial rites within prehistoric Yorkshire communities. The monument's survival and archaeological record contribute to understanding the distribution and development of Bronze Age funerary practices across northern England.

Dropping Gill round cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004085. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dropping Gill round cairns?

Dropping Gill round cairns is a Bronze Age monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004085.

Who is responsible for protecting Dropping Gill round cairns?

Dropping Gill round 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 1004085.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dropping Gill round cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 350m north west of Grimston Grange (5.6 km), Round barrow on Grimston Moor 230m north east of Black Gill Plantation (5.9 km), Round barrow 560m NNW of Maidensworth Farm (6.2 km).

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