Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir Cottages

Stone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir Cottages

England
List entry 1016623
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir Cottages, is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Yorkshire. The site comprises a circle of standing stones dating to the Bronze Age, representing evidence of ceremonial or communal activity during the second millennium BCE. Such stone circles are among the most enduring expressions of prehistoric monumental construction in Britain, though the specific dimensions and current state of preservation of this particular example would require archaeological survey to establish with precision. The monument's location on upland terrain is typical of Bronze Age ceremonial sites, which were often positioned in prominent landscape positions.

Stone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016623. View the official record →

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What is Stone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir Cottages?

Stone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir Cottages, is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016623.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir Cottages?

Stone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir Cottages 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 1016623.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside and boundary cross known as Lady's Cross (8 km), Waymarker and clapper bridge 130m south of Barbrook Bridge (8.2 km), Cairnfield 320m north of Saltersitch Bridge, Eastern Moors (8.2 km).

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