Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 230m west of Bleara Lowe

Round cairn 230m west of Bleara Lowe

England
List entry 1008915
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 230m west of Bleara Lowe is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones constructed as a funerary structure typical of the second millennium BCE. Such monuments served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and functioned as enduring markers of significant individuals or family groups within prehistoric communities. The site's preservation in the upland landscape provides evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Round cairn 230m west of Bleara Lowe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008915. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 230m west of Bleara Lowe?

Round cairn 230m west of Bleara Lowe is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008915.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 230m west of Bleara Lowe?

Round cairn 230m west of Bleara Lowe 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 1008915.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 230m west of Bleara Lowe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bleara Lowe round cairn (0.2 km), Ring cairn on Rectory Allotment (2.3 km), Burwen Castle Roman forts (4 km).

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