Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns on Newton Moor, 850m north east of Summer Hill Farm

Two round cairns on Newton Moor, 850m north east of Summer Hill Farm

England
List entry 1018664
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns on Newton Moor, 850m north east of Summer Hill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of two circular stone cairns typical of burial monuments constructed during the Bronze Age, when such structures served as prominent landscape markers and repositories for the deceased. The cairns' survival on Newton Moor demonstrates the persistence of these monuments across the upland terrain of northern England, where Bronze Age communities established their burial practices. As a scheduled monument, the site retains archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and settlement patterns in Yorkshire.

Two round cairns on Newton Moor, 850m north east of Summer Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018664. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns on Newton Moor, 850m north east of Summer Hill Farm?

Two round cairns on Newton Moor, 850m north east of Summer Hill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018664.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns on Newton Moor, 850m north east of Summer Hill Farm?

Two round cairns on Newton Moor, 850m north east of Summer Hill 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 1018664.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns on Newton Moor, 850m north east of Summer Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairns SSW of West House (5.7 km), Round barrow 550m west of Baysdale Farm (5.8 km), Cross dyke 850m WSW of Baysdale Farm (6 km).

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