Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSheriff Hill round cairn

Sheriff Hill round cairn

England
List entry 1010545
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sheriff Hill round cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, characteristic of the prehistoric ritual landscape that developed across northern England during the third and second millennia before the present era. Such monuments served as enduring markers of significant burials within their communities and often remained prominent features of the contemporary landscape for centuries after their construction. The site is recorded within the national heritage list as part of the archaeological record documenting early mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Sheriff Hill round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010545. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sheriff Hill round cairn?

Sheriff Hill round cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010545.

Who is responsible for protecting Sheriff Hill round cairn?

Sheriff Hill round cairn 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 1010545.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sheriff Hill round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 550m south west of Park Hill (5.9 km), Lower Colgarth Hill round cairn (6.7 km), Crane Field round barrow (7.2 km).

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