Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 1140m north east of Bamford House

Round cairn 1140m north east of Bamford House

England
List entry 1020416
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 1140m north east of Bamford House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cairn comprises a mounded pile of stones constructed as a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of deceased individuals. Its survival into the modern period, despite agricultural and other land-use pressures, makes it an important archaeological witness to prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the Pennine region. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance and protected status within England's heritage framework.

Round cairn 1140m north east of Bamford House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020416. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 1140m north east of Bamford House?

Round cairn 1140m north east of Bamford House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020416.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 1140m north east of Bamford House?

Round cairn 1140m north east of Bamford 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 1020416.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 1140m north east of Bamford House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval hospital 530m south east of Losehill Hall (9.1 km), The Folly platform cairn (9.2 km), Navio Roman fort and vicus (9.3 km).

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