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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle on Ash Cabin Flat, 560m north east of Reservoir Cottages is a prehistoric monument located in Yorkshire. The site comprises a circle of stones dating to the Bronze Age, representing a class of ritual or ceremonial monument widespread across upland Britain during this period. Such stone circles typically served functions related to burial practices, gatherings, or astronomical observation, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument's survival on the upland landscape reflects the site's relative remoteness and the durability of its stone construction.

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 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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