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The monument on Black Hill is a long barrow with a superimposed round cairn, representing two distinct phases of funerary practice in prehistoric Yorkshire. The long barrow belongs to the Neolithic period, whilst the round cairn was constructed during the Bronze Age, demonstrating the reuse and ritual reinterpretation of an earlier ceremonial landscape. The superposition of these monuments illustrates the continuity of sacred topography across more than a millennium, with successive communities recognising the significance of the site for their own burial practices. Such sites are valuable for understanding how prehistoric peoples conceptualised the relationship between generations and the enduring importance of ancestral monuments.
Long barrow and superimposed round cairn on Black Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010440. View the official record →
The monument on Black Hill is a long barrow with a superimposed round cairn, representing two distinct phases of funerary practice in prehistoric Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010440.
Long barrow and superimposed round cairn on Black Hill 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 1010440.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Black Hill round cairn (0.1 km), Kildwick Bridge (1.9 km), Carved rock on bank at side of track opposite Garth House, 60m south west of Snaygill Farm (2.6 km).
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