Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn and adjacent round cairn on Low Moor, 460m NNW of High Eskeleth

Ring cairn and adjacent round cairn on Low Moor, 460m NNW of High Eskeleth

England
List entry 1012613
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn and adjacent round cairn on Low Moor, 460m NNW of High Eskeleth is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated on moorland in Yorkshire. The site comprises two distinct cairn structures: a ring cairn, which consists of a circular arrangement of stones with a hollow or open centre, and an adjacent round cairn representing a more conventional burial mound form. Both monuments are characteristic of upland burial practices in northern England during the later prehistoric period, reflecting changing traditions in funerary architecture and monument construction. The site's moorland location and archaeological character indicate its significance as evidence for settlement patterns and ritual practices in the Bronze Age landscape of the northern Pennines.

Ring cairn and adjacent round cairn on Low Moor, 460m NNW of High Eskeleth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012613. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn and adjacent round cairn on Low Moor, 460m NNW of High Eskeleth?

Ring cairn and adjacent round cairn on Low Moor, 460m NNW of High Eskeleth is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated on moorland in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012613.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn and adjacent round cairn on Low Moor, 460m NNW of High Eskeleth?

Ring cairn and adjacent round cairn on Low Moor, 460m NNW of High Eskeleth 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 1012613.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn and adjacent round cairn on Low Moor, 460m NNW of High Eskeleth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including How Hill, Low Whita late prehistoric defended settlement site (6.3 km), Maiden Castle prehistoric defended settlement and adjacent round barrow (7 km), Sir Francis Level ore works, Gunnerside Gill, west of Winterings Pastures (7.2 km).

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