Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn at Cogden Gill, south east of Grinton Lodge

Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, south east of Grinton Lodge

England
List entry 1012600
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn at Cogden Gill is a Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument situated on moorland southeast of Grinton Lodge in Yorkshire. The structure consists of a circular arrangement of stones forming a ring, typical of Bronze Age cairn construction practices in upland areas of northern England. Such monuments are generally interpreted as burial sites or ritual centres dating to the period between approximately 2200 and 700 BCE, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. The ring cairn represents an important example of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the Yorkshire moorlands, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age communities in this region.

Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, south east of Grinton Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012600. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

Ring cairn at Cogden Gill is a Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument situated on moorland southeast of Grinton Lodge in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012600.

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

Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, south east 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 1012600.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn at Cogden Gill, south east 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), Cobscar Mill ore hearth lead smeltmill, flue and chimney (4.4 km), Bolton Parks Lead Mine and ore works (4.8 km).

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