Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 790m south west of Teydale Farm

Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 790m south west of Teydale Farm

England
List entry 1020226
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 790m south west of Teydale Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of a circular cairn constructed from stone, typical of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period when such monuments served as markers for elite or significant burials. The cairn's presence in the upland landscape reflects the Bronze Age use of higher ground for ceremonial and burial purposes. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in northern England.

Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 790m south west of Teydale Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 790m south west of Teydale Farm?

Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 790m south west of Teydale Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020226.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 790m south west of Teydale Farm?

Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 790m 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 1020226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 790m south west of Teydale Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow in School Belt, 1050m north west of Jenny Spring (9.8 km), Prehistoric linear boundary in Craddlegrip Wood, 900m north west of High Yedmandale (9.9 km), The Moor Dikes and Craddlegrip Dike prehistoric linear boundaries and other prehistoric remains in Wykeham Forest (9.9 km).

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