Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House

Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House

England
List entry 1017123
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike is an ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England. Burnt mounds are characteristic prehistoric features, typically dating to the Bronze Age, comprising accumulated deposits of fire-cracked stone and charcoal resulting from repeated heating and cooling cycles. These monuments are commonly interpreted as the remains of cooking places, metalworking sites, or bathing facilities, though their precise function remains subject to scholarly debate. The two examples at this location represent valuable archaeological evidence of Bronze Age activity in the region.

Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017123. View the official record →

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What is Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House?

Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike is an ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017123.

Who is responsible for protecting Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House?

Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House 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 1017123.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British and medieval settlement and field systems,leadmines and charcoal pit on Crossthwaite Common, south of Park End Quarry (2.9 km), Crosshill Stone at Grains o' th' Beck (6.6 km), Four carved rocks on Blake Hill, 520m NNW of Hill Gill Farm, Baldersdale (7.6 km).

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