Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 200m west of Margery Hill triangulation pillar

Round cairn 200m west of Margery Hill triangulation pillar

England
List entry 1020415
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 200m west of Margery Hill triangulation pillar is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age period, typically dating to between roughly 2200 and 700 BCE. Such round cairns served as burial monuments and often contained inhumations or cremations within central graves or cists, functioning as focal points for ritual and commemoration within prehistoric communities. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age burial practices across the Yorkshire landscape.

Round cairn 200m west of Margery Hill triangulation pillar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020415. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 200m west of Margery Hill triangulation pillar?

Round cairn 200m west of Margery Hill triangulation pillar is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020415.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 200m west of Margery Hill triangulation pillar?

Round cairn 200m west of Margery Hill triangulation pillar 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 1020415.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 200m west of Margery Hill triangulation pillar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Bridge-end Pasture, 600m north-east of Two Thorne Fields Farm (8 km), Round cairn on Bridge-end Pasture, 300m north-east of Two Thorne Fields Farm (8 km), Stone circle 330m north west of Crookhill Farm (8.5 km).

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