Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn on Rectory Allotment

Ring cairn on Rectory Allotment

England
List entry 1010450
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn on Rectory Allotment is a prehistoric funerary monument situated in Yorkshire. The site comprises a circular arrangement of stones characteristic of ring cairn construction, a form that typically dates to the Bronze Age. Ring cairns of this type served ceremonial or burial purposes and represent significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practice in the region. The monument's survival as a recorded archaeological feature contributes to understanding prehistoric activity patterns in Yorkshire.

Ring cairn on Rectory Allotment is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010450. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn on Rectory Allotment?

Ring cairn on Rectory Allotment is a prehistoric funerary monument situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010450.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn on Rectory Allotment?

Ring cairn on Rectory Allotment 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 1010450.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn on Rectory Allotment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burwen Castle Roman forts (1.8 km), Bleara Lowe round cairn (2.3 km), Round cairn 230m west of Bleara Lowe (2.3 km).

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