Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn, on Eston Moor 1.3 km north of Mill Farm

Ring cairn, on Eston Moor 1.3 km north of Mill Farm

England
List entry 1011277
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn is a Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument located on Eston Moor in North Yorkshire. The structure consists of a circular arrangement of stones forming a ring with a central hollow or depression, typical of the ring cairn class of monuments that were constructed during the Bronze Age period. Ring cairns of this type are thought to have served ritual or burial functions, though the specific use of this particular example remains uncertain. The monument represents an important archaeological record of Bronze Age activity and religious practice in the North Yorkshire uplands.

Ring cairn, on Eston Moor 1.3 km north of Mill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011277. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn, on Eston Moor 1.3 km north of Mill Farm?

Ring cairn is a Bronze Age ceremonial or funerary monument located on Eston Moor in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011277.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn, on Eston Moor 1.3 km north of Mill Farm?

Ring cairn, on Eston Moor 1.3 km north of Mill Farm 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 1011277.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn, on Eston Moor 1.3 km north of Mill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Newton Moor, 840m north east of Summer Hill Farm (6 km), Round barrows E of Ayton Bank Farm (6 km), Tunstall medieval settlement (6.2 km).

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