Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn 660m north east of Cook House

Ring cairn 660m north east of Cook House

England
List entry 1019690
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn 660m north east of Cook House is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Yorkshire. The site comprises a circular stone cairn with a distinctive ring-like structure, typical of Bronze Age burial practices in northern England. Such monuments generally date to the second millennium BCE and represent a significant phase in prehistoric funerary architecture. The ring cairn form, wherein a central chamber or void is surrounded by a ring of stones, reflects the ritual and commemorative purposes of Bronze Age communities in this region.

Ring cairn 660m north east of Cook House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019690. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn 660m north east of Cook House?

Ring cairn 660m north east of Cook House is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019690.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn 660m north east of Cook House?

Ring cairn 660m north east of Cook House 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 1019690.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn 660m north east of Cook House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow in Broxa Forest 820m south west of Highdales (8.5 km), Round barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales (8.5 km), Round barrow in Broxa Forest 800m south west of Highdales (8.5 km).

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