Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn north west of Ewe Moor

Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor

England
List entry 1013149
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of a circular cairn of stones arranged in a ring formation, a characteristic burial structure of the Bronze Age period in northern Britain. Such ring cairns typically served as communal or individual burial monuments and reflect the ritual practices and social organisation of prehistoric communities in the region. The monument's survival as an earthwork feature contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices on the Yorkshire uplands.

Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013149. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor?

Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013149.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor?

Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor 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 1013149.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town Head (1.6 km), Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn (4.6 km), Round barrow 550m south west of Park Hill (6.1 km).

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