Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLower Colgarth Hill round cairn

Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn

England
List entry 1010541
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a circular cairn constructed from stone, typical of funerary monuments erected during the Bronze Age period. Round cairns of this type served as burial structures for prominent individuals within prehistoric communities and often contained cremated or inhumed remains, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The site represents an important surviving example of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Yorkshire landscape, contributing to archaeological understanding of burial customs and settlement patterns in northern England during this prehistoric period.

Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010541. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn?

Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010541.

Who is responsible for protecting Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn?

Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn 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 1010541.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow north of Moor Syke, Crane Field (1.9 km), Icehouse in Coniston Hall Park, 390m south east of Coniston Hall (2.2 km), Enclosure on Steeling Hill (2.9 km).

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