Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow and round cairn on Ryston Bank, 470m south west of Hanging Stone

Round barrow and round cairn on Ryston Bank, 470m south west of Hanging Stone

England
List entry 1018660
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow and round cairn on Ryston Bank, 470m south west of Hanging Stone is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises both earthwork and stone elements typical of prehistoric burial practices in upland regions of northern England. The barrow's physical composition, combining mound and cairn features, reflects the varied construction methods employed during the Bronze Age for commemorating the deceased. Such monuments are characteristic of the period roughly between 2200 and 700 BCE, when rond barrows and cairns were constructed across the Yorkshire landscape as enduring markers of burial sites within the community's territory.

Round barrow and round cairn on Ryston Bank, 470m south west of Hanging Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018660. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow and round cairn on Ryston Bank, 470m south west of Hanging Stone?

Round barrow and round cairn on Ryston Bank, 470m south west of Hanging Stone is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018660.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow and round cairn on Ryston Bank, 470m south west of Hanging Stone?

Round barrow and round cairn on Ryston Bank, 470m south west of Hanging Stone 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 1018660.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow and round cairn on Ryston Bank, 470m south west of Hanging Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 550m west of Baysdale Farm (6.5 km), Cross dyke 850m WSW of Baysdale Farm (6.6 km), Medieval settlement of Little Broughton, associated field system and site of medieval chapel (6.8 km).

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