Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor

Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor

England
List entry 1010354
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cairn forms part of a cairn cemetery on the moor and dates to the Bronze Age period, when such stone-built burial structures were erected across upland regions of northern England. The monument comprises a modest accumulation of stones marking a burial or ceremonial site characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice. Its proximity to the larger cairn nearby suggests both monuments were part of a broader ritual landscape used for the interment of the dead during the second and early first millennia BC.

Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010354. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor?

Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010354.

Who is responsible for protecting Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor?

Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth 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 1010354.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock close to road south east of a small car park south east of Bracken Hall Farm. (5.2 km), Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (5.2 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (5.2 km).

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