Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouthernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry

Southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry

England
List entry 1009725
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The cairn forms part of a pair of funerary structures positioned east of Glovershaw quarry, representing typical Bronze Age funerary practices of the second millennium BC. As a scheduled ancient monument, it retains archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire uplands. The monument's survival and formal protection reflect its importance to the archaeological record of the region's early prehistoric communities.

Southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009725. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry?

The Southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009725.

Who is responsible for protecting Southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry?

Southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry 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 1009725.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (1.1 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (1.2 km), Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House (1.2 km).

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