Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor

Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor

England
List entry 1011682
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cheshire. The structure comprises a circular heap of stones characteristic of cairn construction from the second millennium before Christ, serving as a burial marker for cremated or inhumed remains of the prehistoric period. Such monuments are significant archaeological indicators of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Northwest of England. The cairn's survival to the present day, despite centuries of agricultural activity across the Cheshire landscape, provides valuable evidence for understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age funerary sites in the region.

Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011682. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor?

Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011682.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor?

Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor 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 1011682.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Melandra Castle Roman fort (3.6 km), Buckton Castle: a ringwork and site of 17th century beacon 350m north east of Castle Farm (3.6 km), Ringwork in Castlehill Wood (4.7 km).

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