Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns 450m south of Lower Farm

Two round cairns 450m south of Lower Farm

England
List entry 1019779
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns 450m south of Lower Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of two separate circular stone cairns, characteristic examples of Bronze Age burial structures dating to the second millennium BC. These monuments reflect the communal and individual commemoration practices of prehistoric populations in the Yorkshire landscape. The cairns represent important evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in the region.

Two round cairns 450m south of Lower Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019779. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round cairns 450m south of Lower Farm?

Two round cairns 450m south of Lower Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019779.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns 450m south of Lower Farm?

Two round cairns 450m south of Lower Farm 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 1019779.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns 450m south of Lower Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pickering Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and 13th century shell keep castle (7.2 km), Beacon Hill ringwork siege castle and Royal Observer Corps post (7.4 km), St Nicholas' medieval hospital 550m East of Brick Yard Farm (7.4 km).

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