Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBroomrigg C: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 1010m south east of Street House

Broomrigg C: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 1010m south east of Street House

England
List entry 1015274
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Broomrigg C is a small stone circle located in Broomrigg Plantation, approximately 1010 metres south-east of Street House in Cumberland, England. The monument dates to the Bronze Age, a period when such ritual and ceremonial stone circles were commonly constructed across northern Britain. The circle comprises a modest arrangement of stones set in the landscape, characteristic of the smaller examples of this monument type found in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important archaeological asset documenting prehistoric religious and communal practices in the Lake District fringes.

Broomrigg C: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 1010m south east of Street House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015274. View the official record →

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What is Broomrigg C: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 1010m south east of Street House?

Broomrigg C is a small stone circle located in Broomrigg Plantation, approximately 1010 metres south-east of Street House in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015274.

Who is responsible for protecting Broomrigg C: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 1010m south east of Street House?

Broomrigg C: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 1010m south east of Street House 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 1015274.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broomrigg C: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 1010m south east of Street House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broomrigg F: two hut circles in Broomrigg Plantation, 900m south east of Street House (0.2 km), Kirkoswald Castle moated site (5.5 km), Medieval moated site W of St Oswald's Church (5.7 km).

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