Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLower Colgarth Hill round cairn

Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn

England
List entry 1010541
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire, England. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed as a funerary structure during the second millennium BCE, representing a characteristic form of monumental burial practice in the upland regions of northern England during this period. The monument survives as an identifiable earthwork feature, preserving evidence of prehistoric ceremonial and mortuary practices in the Yorkshire landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the region.

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 monument situated 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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