Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn in High Plantation, 840m north east of Cockayne Lodge

Round cairn in High Plantation, 840m north east of Cockayne Lodge

England
List entry 1019597
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn in High Plantation, 840m north east of Cockayne Lodge, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The structure comprises a mound of stone and earth characteristic of cairn construction dating to the Bronze Age period, when such monumental burials were commonplace across northern Britain. The site's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of funerary practice and settlement patterns in prehistoric Yorkshire. The cairn's location within High Plantation situates it within a wider landscape of Bronze Age activity that would have characterised the region during the second millennium before the present era.

Round cairn in High Plantation, 840m north east of Cockayne Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019597. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn in High Plantation, 840m north east of Cockayne Lodge?

Round cairn in High Plantation, 840m north east of Cockayne Lodge, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019597.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn in High Plantation, 840m north east of Cockayne Lodge?

Round cairn in High Plantation, 840m north east of Cockayne Lodge 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 1019597.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn in High Plantation, 840m north east of Cockayne Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 950m east of Spout House Plantation (7 km), Two round barrows and a boundary stone 800m east of Spout House Plantation (7.2 km), Roppa South Cross on Carr Cote Ridge 1100m WSW of Piethorn (7.3 km).

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