Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor

Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor

England
List entry 1018237
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in the upland landscape of Yorkshire. The site consists of a circular cairn of stones arranged in a ring formation, a burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period across northern England. Such monuments typically served as the focal point for burial rituals and may have contained cremated or inhumed remains, though the specific contents and construction details of this particular example reflect broader patterns of prehistoric funerary architecture on the moorland uplands. The monument's survival on Harden Moor contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the Pennine region.

Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor?

Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in the upland landscape of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018237.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor?

Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden 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 1018237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (0.1 km), Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (0.1 km), Late prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Catstones Ring on Catstones Hill (0.9 km).

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