Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 870m north of Brooklands Farm

Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 870m north of Brooklands Farm

England
List entry 1019769
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 870m north of Brooklands Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age period, representing a common burial practice of that era across upland regions of northern England. Such monuments typically served as burial markers for individuals of status within Bronze Age communities, with their elevated moorland locations often reflecting deliberate placement on prominent topographical features. The site is recorded within the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled ancient monument, recognising its archaeological significance and contribution to understanding Bronze Age settlement and funerary practices in the region.

Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 870m north of Brooklands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019769. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 870m north of Brooklands Farm?

Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 870m north of Brooklands Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019769.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 870m north of Brooklands Farm?

Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 870m north of Brooklands 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 1019769.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Cowgate Rigg, 870m north of Brooklands Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Moor Dikes and Craddlegrip Dike prehistoric linear boundaries and other prehistoric remains in Wykeham Forest (9.6 km), Round barrow in Raincliffe Woods, 420m north of Osborne Lodge (9.8 km), Round barrow in California Belt, 140m east of Fox Head (9.8 km).

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