Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric settlement and associated remains including carved rocks and a stone circle 400m north west of How Tallon Cairn, Barningham Moor

Prehistoric settlement and associated remains including carved rocks and a stone circle 400m north west of How Tallon Cairn, Barningham Moor

England
List entry 1017441
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England
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History & significance

A prehistoric settlement and associated remains including carved rocks and a stone circle located 400 metres north west of How Tallon Cairn on Barningham Moor is a Bronze Age monument complex in North Yorkshire. The site comprises a stone circle and rock carvings, features typical of Bronze Age ritual and domestic occupation on the North York Moors. The carved rocks represent evidence of symbolic or decorative activity during the Bronze Age period, whilst the stone circle indicates a focus for communal or ceremonial gatherings. Together these elements form part of the broader landscape of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial use that characterises this moorland region.

Prehistoric settlement and associated remains including carved rocks and a stone circle 400m north west of How Tallon Cairn, Barningham Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017441. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric settlement and associated remains including carved rocks and a stone circle 400m north west of How Tallon Cairn, Barningham Moor?

A prehistoric settlement and associated remains including carved rocks and a stone circle located 400 metres north west of How Tallon Cairn on Barningham Moor is a Bronze Age monument complex in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017441.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric settlement and associated remains including carved rocks and a stone circle 400m north west of How Tallon Cairn, Barningham Moor?

Prehistoric settlement and associated remains including carved rocks and a stone circle 400m north west of How Tallon Cairn, Barningham 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 1017441.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric settlement and associated remains including carved rocks and a stone circle 400m north west of How Tallon Cairn, Barningham Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn on Fremington Edge 650m north east of White House (7.4 km), Two adjacent ring cairns on Riddings Rigg, Reeth Low Moor (7.9 km), Packhorse bridge (8.3 km).

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