Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn 880m south east of Cook House

Ring cairn 880m south east of Cook House

England
List entry 1019688
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn 880m south east of Cook House is a Bronze Age ceremonial or burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a circular or ring-shaped arrangement of stones characteristic of ring cairns, a monument type common in northern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such structures typically functioned as burial cairns or ritual centres and often contained central burial deposits or cremations. The monument's preservation and formal recording reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Yorkshire landscape.

Ring cairn 880m south east of Cook House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019688. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn 880m south east of Cook House?

Ring cairn 880m south east of Cook House is a Bronze Age ceremonial or burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019688.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn 880m south east of Cook House?

Ring cairn 880m south 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 1019688.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn 880m south east of Cook House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Inn Moor, 390m west of Beacon Farm (9.1 km), Round barrow 540m south west of Bridge Farm (9.9 km), Round barrow in Dalby Forest, known as Waitcliff Howe (10.1 km).

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