Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Broad Flats

Round cairn on Broad Flats

England
List entry 1010546
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Broad Flats is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of a circular cairn constructed from stone, a characteristic form of funerary architecture prevalent during the Bronze Age in northern England. Such cairns typically served as burial places for individuals of social standing and may have been focal points for ceremonial activity within their contemporary landscapes. The monument's survival to the present day provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the Yorkshire region.

Round cairn on Broad Flats is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Broad Flats?

Round cairn on Broad Flats is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010546.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Broad Flats?

Round cairn on Broad Flats 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 1010546.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Broad Flats?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn (6.7 km), Pillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' Graves (7.1 km), Crane Field round barrow (7.5 km).

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