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Horn Ridge cross dyke, cairnfield, round cairn and prehistoric hut circles is a complex of Bronze Age and later prehistoric remains located in Yorkshire. The site comprises multiple monument types including a cross dyke, a cairnfield with numerous barrows, at least one round cairn, and the earthwork traces of prehistoric domestic structures in the form of hut circles. These elements collectively demonstrate sustained settlement and land use across the prehistoric period, with the cross dyke likely serving a territorial or defensive function. The cairnfield represents evidence of funerary practices and possibly land clearance typical of Bronze Age upland communities in northern England.
Horn Ridge cross dyke, cairnfield, round cairn and prehistoric hut circles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019969. View the official record →
Horn Ridge cross dyke, cairnfield, round cairn and prehistoric hut circles is a complex of Bronze Age and later prehistoric remains located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019969.
Horn Ridge cross dyke, cairnfield, round cairn and prehistoric hut circles 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 1019969.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Potato Nab round barrow 1020m south west of Penny Holme (6.1 km), Cairn cemetery NE of Birk Nab Farm (6.2 km), Two round barrows, 245m and 340m north west of Barmoor Lodge (6.3 km).
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