Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPike Hill round cairns

Pike Hill round cairns

England
List entry 1003142
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pike Hill round cairns is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The site comprises multiple round cairns, earthen or stone mounds constructed as burial structures typical of prehistoric ritual landscapes in northern England. Such cairn complexes served as communal or individual burial places and reflect the monumental practices of early agricultural communities or early metalworking societies. The survival of multiple cairns at this location indicates a persistent focus on the site as a burial ground across one or more prehistoric periods.

Pike Hill round cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003142. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pike Hill round cairns?

Pike Hill round cairns is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003142.

Who is responsible for protecting Pike Hill round cairns?

Pike Hill round cairns 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 1003142.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pike Hill round cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mauley Cross in Cropton Forest 580m north of Hill Top Farm (7.3 km), Head Road round cairn (8.6 km), Two sections of Roman road on Flamborough Rigg (8.8 km).

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