Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn at Cogden Gill, 200m south of Grinton Lodge

Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, 200m south of Grinton Lodge

England
List entry 1012601
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn at Cogden Gill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument located on the North York Moors near Grinton Lodge. The site consists of a circular arrangement of stones forming a ring cairn, a monument type characteristic of upland ritual landscapes in northern England during the prehistoric period. Ring cairns of this type typically served ceremonial or burial functions within Early Bronze Age communities, though examples in this region may extend into earlier Neolithic traditions. The monument remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding the ritual practices and land use patterns of prehistoric societies in the Pennine uplands.

Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, 200m south of Grinton Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012601. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, 200m south of Grinton Lodge?

Ring cairn at Cogden Gill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument located on the North York Moors near Grinton Lodge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012601.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, 200m south of Grinton Lodge?

Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, 200m south of Grinton Lodge 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 1012601.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, 200m south of Grinton Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cobscar calamine house on Cobscar Rake, 770m east of Cobscar Mill (4.4 km), Bolton Parks Lead Mine and ore works (4.7 km), Bolton Castle (5.7 km).

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