Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor, 310m north west of High Eskeleth

Two adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor, 310m north west of High Eskeleth

England
List entry 1012614
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in the uplands of Yorkshire, northwest of High Eskeleth. The site consists of two circular stone cairns positioned in close proximity to one another, typical of Bronze Age funerary practices on the moorland plateaux of northern England. Such ring cairns commonly functioned as burial monuments or ceremonial structures, reflecting the ritual landscape of prehistoric communities who exploited these high ground areas. The monument's survival on the open moorland has enabled its preservation as an example of Bronze Age funerary archaeology in the Pennine uplands.

Two adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor, 310m north west of High Eskeleth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012614. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor, 310m north west of High Eskeleth?

Two adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in the uplands of Yorkshire, northwest of High Eskeleth. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012614.

Who is responsible for protecting Two adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor, 310m north west of High Eskeleth?

Two adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor, 310m north west of High Eskeleth 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 1012614.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor, 310m north west of High Eskeleth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including How Hill, Low Whita late prehistoric defended settlement site (6.1 km), Maiden Castle prehistoric defended settlement and adjacent round barrow (6.8 km), Sir Francis Level ore works, Gunnerside Gill, west of Winterings Pastures (7.1 km).

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