Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Inn Moor, 290m south west of Beacon Farm

Round cairn on Inn Moor, 290m south west of Beacon Farm

England
List entry 1019622
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Inn Moor, 290m south west of Beacon Farm, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The cairn survives as a circular mound of stone and earth, constructed as a funerary or ceremonial structure typical of upland Bronze Age monuments in northern England. Such cairns served as burial places for individuals of status within Bronze Age communities, often containing inhumation or cremation burials accompanied by grave goods. The monument's location on moorland reflects the Bronze Age use of upland areas for burial and ritual purposes, and its preservation as a scheduled monument recognises its archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age settlement and funerary practice in the region.

Round cairn on Inn Moor, 290m south west of Beacon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Inn Moor, 290m south west of Beacon Farm?

Round cairn on Inn Moor, 290m south west of Beacon Farm, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019622.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Inn Moor, 290m south west of Beacon Farm?

Round cairn on Inn Moor, 290m south west of Beacon 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 1019622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Inn Moor, 290m south west of Beacon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m north of Betton Farm (6.3 km), Bowl barrow 450m NW of Moor House Farm (6.9 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of Moor House Farm (7.1 km).

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