Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Noon Hill

Round cairn on Noon Hill

England
List entry 1008905
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Noon Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Lancashire, England. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a funerary deposit, characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance in understanding prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in the region. Its surviving physical form preserves evidence of ritual deposition and ceremonial burial custom typical of the second millennium BCE.

Round cairn on Noon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008905. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Noon Hill?

Round cairn on Noon Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008905.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Noon Hill?

Round cairn on Noon Hill 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 1008905.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Noon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Winter Hill (0.9 km), Pike Stones chambered long cairn (3 km), Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm (3.1 km).

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