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 burial monument located on the moorland south-east of Grinton Lodge in Yorkshire. The site comprises a circular arrangement of stones forming a ring cairn, a burial structure type characteristic of the Bronze Age period and constructed by piling stones into a distinctive circular or ring-like formation. Such monuments typically served as burial sites for individuals of status within prehistoric communities. The ring cairn remains a significant archaeological feature of the upland Bronze Age landscape of the Yorkshire Dales.

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 burial monument located on the moorland south-east 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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