Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn 350m east of Haythwaite, Barningham Moor

Ring cairn 350m east of Haythwaite, Barningham Moor

England
List entry 1017424
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn 350m east of Haythwaite, Barningham Moor, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on the moorland of the North York Moors in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a circular cairn surrounded by a distinct ring ditch, a characteristic feature of Bronze Age funerary sites in northern England. The structure represents the material remains of prehistoric ritual practice and burial custom typical of the second millennium BC, when such cairns served as repositories for cremated and inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods. The site's survival on open moorland has preserved its archaeological integrity, making it an important example of Bronze Age monumental architecture in the region.

Ring cairn 350m east of Haythwaite, Barningham Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017424. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn 350m east of Haythwaite, Barningham Moor?

Ring cairn 350m east of Haythwaite, Barningham Moor, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on the moorland of the North York Moors in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017424.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn 350m east of Haythwaite, Barningham Moor?

Ring cairn 350m east of Haythwaite, 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 1017424.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn 350m east of Haythwaite, Barningham Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Holgate How (4.5 km), Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation 370m ESE of Shooters Well (5.7 km), Cup and ring marked stone 520m north east of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg (6.5 km).

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