Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cairns on Hawksworth Moor, one with an internal cist

Two cairns on Hawksworth Moor, one with an internal cist

England
List entry 1010353
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two cairns on Hawksworth Moor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises two earthen cairns, one of which contains an internal stone cist, indicative of burial practices typical of the prehistoric period when such monuments served as communal or individual sepulchral structures. These cairns represent evidence of early human settlement and ritual activity in the moorland landscape of Yorkshire, and their survival provides archaeological insight into the funerary customs and monumental construction techniques of northern British prehistoric populations.

Two cairns on Hawksworth Moor, one with an internal cist is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010353. View the official record →

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What is Two cairns on Hawksworth Moor, one with an internal cist?

Two cairns on Hawksworth Moor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010353.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cairns on Hawksworth Moor, one with an internal cist?

Two cairns on Hawksworth Moor, one with an internal cist 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 1010353.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cairns on Hawksworth Moor, one with an internal cist?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock close to road south east of a small car park south east of Bracken Hall Farm. (5 km), Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (5 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (5.1 km).

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