Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairns SSW of West House

Round cairns SSW of West House

England
List entry 1004079
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairns SSW of West House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of round cairns, which are characteristic burial structures of the Bronze Age period, constructed from stone and earth to mark the graves of individuals or small family groups. Such cairns served both as permanent monuments to the deceased and as territorial markers within the Bronze Age landscape. The monument's survival to the present day provides evidence of prehistoric mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire region.

Round cairns SSW of West House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004079. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairns SSW of West House?

Round cairns SSW of West House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004079.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairns SSW of West House?

Round cairns SSW of West House 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 1004079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairns SSW of West House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cammon Stone standing stone on Rudland Rigg 1030m NNE of Cockan Cross (8.2 km), South Flat Howe round barrow (8.5 km), Round cairn in High Plantation, 840m north east of Cockayne Lodge (9 km).

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