Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Reed Hill

Round cairn on Reed Hill

England
List entry 1011161
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Reed Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cheshire, England. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of prehistoric communal or individual interment practices in northwest England. Such monuments generally date between the fourth and second millennia before the present, placing it within the early prehistoric period when cairn construction was widespread across upland regions of Britain. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the Cheshire landscape.

Round cairn on Reed Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011161. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Reed Hill?

Round cairn on Reed Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011161.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Reed Hill?

Round cairn on Reed 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 1011161.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Charles Head (1.1 km), Bowl barrow 160m south of Blue Boar Farm (3.5 km), Bowl barrow 100m west of Black Rock Farm (3.8 km).

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