Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouthernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry

Southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry

England
List entry 1009725
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cairn consists of a stone mound constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as burial sites and territorial markers across the upland regions of northern England. The monument survives as physical evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and landscape use in the Pennine region. Its preservation, alongside the companion cairn to the north, contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in Yorkshire.

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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What is Southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry?

The southernmost of two cairns east of Glovershaw quarry is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. 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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