Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn in Harwood Dale Forest, 540m south west of Teydale Farm

Round cairn in Harwood Dale Forest, 540m south west of Teydale Farm

England
List entry 1019767
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn in Harwood Dale Forest, 540m south west of Teydale Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the North York Moors. The monument consists of a circular cairn constructed from stone, representing a form of funerary architecture typical of the Bronze Age period in northern England. Such cairns functioned as burial monuments for individuals of social status, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The site remains an important archaeological resource documenting Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire moorland region.

Round cairn in Harwood Dale Forest, 540m south west of Teydale Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019767. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn in Harwood Dale Forest, 540m south west of Teydale Farm?

Round cairn in Harwood Dale Forest, 540m south west of Teydale Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the North York Moors. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019767.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn in Harwood Dale Forest, 540m south west of Teydale Farm?

Round cairn in Harwood Dale Forest, 540m south west of Teydale Farm 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 1019767.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn in Harwood Dale Forest, 540m south west of Teydale Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 470m south of North Stile Cottage (9.9 km), Enclosed cremation cemetery in Wykeham Forest, 230m south of Loft Howe (10 km), Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 530m south of North Stile Cottage (10 km).

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