Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPeat Hill round cairn 575m north west of Pannierman Bridgestone, on Glaisdale High Moor

Peat Hill round cairn 575m north west of Pannierman Bridgestone, on Glaisdale High Moor

England
List entry 1018738
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Peat Hill round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on Glaisdale High Moor in North Yorkshire. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age, representing a burial structure typical of upland archaeological sites in the region. Such cairns served as focal points for communities and demonstrate the use of moorland areas for burial practices during this prehistoric period. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and contributes to the archaeological significance of the surrounding moorland landscape.

Peat Hill round cairn 575m north west of Pannierman Bridgestone, on Glaisdale High Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018738. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Peat Hill round cairn 575m north west of Pannierman Bridgestone, on Glaisdale High Moor?

Peat Hill round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on Glaisdale High Moor in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018738.

Who is responsible for protecting Peat Hill round cairn 575m north west of Pannierman Bridgestone, on Glaisdale High Moor?

Peat Hill round cairn 575m north west of Pannierman Bridgestone, on Glaisdale High Moor 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 1018738.

What other scheduled monuments are near Peat Hill round cairn 575m north west of Pannierman Bridgestone, on Glaisdale High Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hollins Mine and Bank Top iron calcining kilns (7.2 km), Southern of four round barrows known as Three Howes (7.2 km), Ana Cross round barrow and wayside cross (8 km).

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