Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBleasdale Circle enclosed Bronze Age urnfield

Bleasdale Circle enclosed Bronze Age urnfield

England
List entry 1011678
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bleasdale Circle is a Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary monument located in Lancashire, England, consisting of a circular arrangement of timber posts and associated burials dating to the second millennium BCE. Excavations revealed a complex sequence of ritual activity, including multiple cremation burials deposited within the circle, along with pottery vessels and other grave goods characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice. The site represents an important example of Bronze Age ritual landscape organisation in north-west England, demonstrating the sophisticated ceremonial practices of prehistoric communities. The monument has been designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological significance and contribution to understanding Bronze Age burial and religious customs.

Bleasdale Circle enclosed Bronze Age urnfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011678. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bleasdale Circle enclosed Bronze Age urnfield?

Bleasdale Circle is a Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary monument located in Lancashire, England, consisting of a circular arrangement of timber posts and associated burials dating to the second millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011678.

Who is responsible for protecting Bleasdale Circle enclosed Bronze Age urnfield?

Bleasdale Circle enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 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 1011678.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bleasdale Circle enclosed Bronze Age urnfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brooks Farm packhorse bridge (1.1 km), Round cairn on Parlick Pike (2.1 km), Remains of the gas plant, chimney, wheel pit and mill race of Dolphinholme Worsted Mill (9.3 km).

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