Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn on Fremington Edge 650m north east of White House

Ring cairn on Fremington Edge 650m north east of White House

England
List entry 1012603
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn on Fremington Edge is a Bronze Age burial monument located on moorland in Yorkshire, approximately 650 metres north-east of White House. The structure consists of a circular arrangement of stones forming a ring cairn, a funerary monument type characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northern Britain. Ring cairns typically comprise a ring of stones surrounding a central area, often containing cremated remains or burial deposits. This example contributes to the Bronze Age archaeological landscape of the Pennine moorlands and remains an important marker of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the region.

Ring cairn on Fremington Edge 650m north east of White House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012603. View the official record →

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What is Ring cairn on Fremington Edge 650m north east of White House?

Ring cairn on Fremington Edge is a Bronze Age burial monument located on moorland in Yorkshire, approximately 650 metres north-east of White House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012603.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn on Fremington Edge 650m north east of White House?

Ring cairn on Fremington Edge 650m north east of White House 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 1012603.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn on Fremington Edge 650m north east of White House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn at Juniper Gill, Ellerton Moor (5.3 km), Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog (5.7 km), Ring cairn on Thorny Bank Hill (7.1 km).

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