Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Pexton Moor, 150m north east of Pexton Moor Farm

Round cairn on Pexton Moor, 150m north east of Pexton Moor Farm

England
List entry 1020518
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Pexton Moor, 150m north east of Pexton Moor Farm, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of Bronze Age funerary practices in northern England. Such monuments served as final resting places for individuals of status within their communities and represent important archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1020518.

Round cairn on Pexton Moor, 150m north east of Pexton Moor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020518. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn on Pexton Moor, 150m north east of Pexton Moor Farm?

Round cairn on Pexton Moor, 150m north east of Pexton Moor Farm, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020518.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Pexton Moor, 150m north east of Pexton Moor Farm?

Round cairn on Pexton Moor, 150m north east of Pexton Moor 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 1020518.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Pexton Moor, 150m north east of Pexton Moor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross 180m north of Hall Farm (2.9 km), Wilton Hall moated site 250m south of Manor Farm (3.2 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (3.3 km).

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