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Prehistoric settlement, two burnt mounds and a burial cairn on the north bank of Blackmea Crag Sike, 570m south west of Middle Farm is a multi-period archaeological complex in Yorkshire comprising Bronze Age and possibly later prehistoric remains. The site consists of a burial cairn alongside two burnt mounds, which are characteristic features of Bronze Age settlement and industrial activity, typically associated with metalworking or water heating. The physical clustering of these elements on the north bank of the watercourse reflects Bronze Age settlement patterns that favoured proximity to water sources for both domestic and functional purposes. The monuments collectively represent an important, albeit partly degraded, record of prehistoric occupation and ritual practice in the upland Yorkshire landscape.
Prehistoric settlement, two burnt mounds and a burial cairn on the north bank of Blackmea Crag Sike, 570m south west of Middle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017127. View the official record →
Prehistoric settlement, two burnt mounds and a burial cairn on the north bank of Blackmea Crag Sike, 570m south west of Middle Farm is a multi-period archaeological complex in Yorkshire comprising Bronze Age and possibly later prehistoric remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017127.
Prehistoric settlement, two burnt mounds and a burial cairn on the north bank of Blackmea Crag Sike, 570m south west of Middle Farm 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 1017127.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four carved rocks on Blake Hill, 520m NNW of Hill Gill Farm, Baldersdale (7.4 km), Stone circle 650m south west of Lune Head Farm (8 km), A prehistoric carved rock with four cups 620m north of Brier Dykes, Baldersdale (8.1 km).
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Prehistoric settlement, two burnt mounds and a burial cairn on the north bank of Blackmea Crag Sike, 570m south west of Middle Farm stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.