Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed Bronze Age urnfield 440m north west of Rough Bottom on Midgeley Moor

Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 440m north west of Rough Bottom on Midgeley Moor

England
List entry 1018234
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 440m north west of Rough Bottom on Midgeley Moor is a cremation cemetery of Bronze Age date located in Yorkshire. The site comprises a collection of urns positioned within an enclosed area, a funerary arrangement typical of later Bronze Age practice in northern England. Urnfields of this kind represent an important shift in mortuary custom away from earlier barrow burial, reflecting changing religious and social practices during the Bronze Age period. The monument's enclosed character suggests a formalised burial ground serving a local community over an extended period.

Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 440m north west of Rough Bottom on Midgeley Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018234. View the official record →

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What is Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 440m north west of Rough Bottom on Midgeley Moor?

Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 440m north west of Rough Bottom on Midgeley Moor is a cremation cemetery of Bronze Age date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018234.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 440m north west of Rough Bottom on Midgeley Moor?

Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 440m north west of Rough Bottom on Midgeley Moor 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 1018234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 440m north west of Rough Bottom on Midgeley Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Midgley Moor, 400m north east of Upper Han Royd (1.2 km), Ring cairn on Midgley Moor, 360m north east of Upper Han Royd (1.4 km), Cairn with an oval bank on Midgley Moor, 430m north east of Upper Han Royd (1.4 km).

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