Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn south east of Broad Flats

Round cairn south east of Broad Flats

England
List entry 1010547
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn south east of Broad Flats is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a round cairn, a mound constructed from stones rather than earth, which represents a characteristic funerary practice of the Bronze Age period. Such cairns typically marked the burial of individuals of some status and often contained cremated or inhumed remains, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The monument's survival to the present day, despite the passage of millennia and subsequent land use, provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Yorkshire landscape.

Round cairn south east of Broad Flats is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010547. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn south east of Broad Flats?

Round cairn south east of Broad Flats is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010547.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn south east of Broad Flats?

Round cairn south east of Broad Flats 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 1010547.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn south east of Broad Flats?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn (6.7 km), Pillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' Graves (7 km), Crane Field round barrow (7.4 km).

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