Reasons for Designation
Round cairns are prehistoric funerary monuments dating to the Bronze Age
(c.2000-700 BC). They were constructed as stone mounds covering single or
multiple burials. These burials may be placed within the mound in stone-lined
compartments called cists. In some cases the cairn was surrounded by a ditch.
Often occupying prominent locations, cairns are a major visual element in the
modern landscape. They are a relatively common feature of the uplands and are
the stone equivalent of the earthen round barrows of the lowlands. Their
considerable variation in form and longevity as a monument type provide
important information on the diversity of beliefs and social organisation
amongst early prehistoric communities. They are particularly representative of
their period and a substantial proportion of surviving examples are considered
worthy of protection.
Details
The monument is situated in a prominent position on the west side of Barden
Fell overlooking Wharfedale. The cairn has a diameter of 10.5m and height of
1.5m on the west side where it has been built to include a large erratic
boulder. On the east side it is between 0.2m and 0.5m high. Another large
boulder is situated on the north edge of the cairn. The centre of the cairn is
much disturbed; stones have been removed to build up the sides of the monument
to create a windbreak. A few stones remain in the centre, protruding from the
heather and a well defined kerb of stones is visible around the eastern edge
of the monument.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
Legacy System number:
24528
Legacy System:
RSM
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