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Ring cairn on Kail Hill, located 380 metres north-east of High Woodhouse in Yorkshire, is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument comprising a roughly circular mound of stones surrounding a central void or depression. The structure represents a distinctive category of prehistoric ritual monument, characterised by its ring-like configuration of rubble, which distinguishes it from simpler cairn types. Such monuments typically date to the Bronze Age period and are interpreted as having served ceremonial or funerary functions within their contemporary landscape. The site retains sufficient archaeological integrity to contribute to understanding Bronze Age ritual practices and settlement patterns in the region.
Ring cairn on Kail Hill 380m north east of High Woodhouse. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014874. View the official record →
Ring cairn on Kail Hill, located 380 metres north-east of High Woodhouse in Yorkshire, is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument comprising a roughly circular mound of stones surrounding a central void or depression. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014874.
Ring cairn on Kail Hill 380m north east of High Woodhouse. 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 1014874.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn 430m south west of Wood End (1.4 km), Churchyard cross, Burnsall (1.4 km), Devil's Apronful cairn (3.3 km).
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