Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 615m SSW of Rudland House

Round cairn 615m SSW of Rudland House

England
List entry 1019598
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 615m SSW of Rudland House is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and consists of a mound of stones constructed over a burial or burials, representing a form of monumental deposition characteristic of early Bronze Age communities in northern Britain. Such round cairns typically served as territorial markers and focal points for ritual activity across the upland landscape. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1019598, recognising its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the region.

Round cairn 615m SSW of Rudland House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019598. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 615m SSW of Rudland House?

Round cairn 615m SSW of Rudland House is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019598.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 615m SSW of Rudland House?

Round cairn 615m SSW of Rudland 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 1019598.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 615m SSW of Rudland House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Starfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House (6.3 km), Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church (7.1 km), Moated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church (7.6 km).

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