Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHenge monument 300m north west of Cana Barn

Henge monument 300m north west of Cana Barn

England
List entry 1009790
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Henge monument 300m north west of Cana Barn is a Neolithic ceremonial earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a circular or oval bank and ditch configuration typical of henge structures dating to the Neolithic period, broadly between 3000 and 2000 BCE. Its physical form, consisting of substantial earthen boundaries, reflects the considerable communal effort invested in ritual and ceremonial activities during this distant period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological record of Neolithic settlement patterns and the ceremonial landscapes of prehistoric Yorkshire.

Henge monument 300m north west of Cana Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009790. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Henge monument 300m north west of Cana Barn?

Henge monument 300m north west of Cana Barn is a Neolithic ceremonial earthwork located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009790.

Who is responsible for protecting Henge monument 300m north west of Cana Barn?

Henge monument 300m north west of Cana Barn 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 1009790.

What other scheduled monuments are near Henge monument 300m north west of Cana Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 350m south of Low Barn (1.1 km), Round barrow 120m south of Low Barn (1.3 km), Round barrow 350m south east of Blois Hall Farm (1.4 km).

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