Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn in Dalby Forest, 340m south of Jingleby Tower

Round cairn in Dalby Forest, 340m south of Jingleby Tower

England
List entry 1020224
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn in Dalby Forest is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 340 metres south of Jingleby Tower in Yorkshire, England. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period when such stone heaps were erected over cremated or inhumed remains. The monument's survival within Dalby Forest has preserved it as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age death practices and territorial organisation in north-eastern England.

Round cairn in Dalby Forest, 340m south of Jingleby Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn in Dalby Forest, 340m south of Jingleby Tower?

Round cairn in Dalby Forest is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 340 metres south of Jingleby Tower in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020224.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn in Dalby Forest, 340m south of Jingleby Tower?

Round cairn in Dalby Forest, 340m south of Jingleby Tower 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 1020224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn in Dalby Forest, 340m south of Jingleby Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (4.4 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (4.4 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (4.5 km).

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