Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBroomrigg D: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 760m north west of Far Shields

Broomrigg D: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 760m north west of Far Shields

England
List entry 1015891
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Broomrigg D is a small stone circle located in Broomrigg Plantation, approximately 760 metres north-west of Far Shields in Cumberland, England. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and forms part of a broader landscape of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial activity characteristic of upland regions in north-west England. The circle consists of a relatively modest arrangement of stones, reflecting the varied scale of such monuments across the region. As a designated ancient monument, Broomrigg D contributes to understanding the distribution and typology of Bronze Age stone circles in the northern Lake District periphery.

Broomrigg D: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 760m north west of Far Shields is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015891. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broomrigg D: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 760m north west of Far Shields?

Broomrigg D is a small stone circle located in Broomrigg Plantation, approximately 760 metres north-west of Far Shields in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015891.

Who is responsible for protecting Broomrigg D: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 760m north west of Far Shields?

Broomrigg D: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 760m north west of Far Shields 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 1015891.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broomrigg D: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 760m north west of Far Shields?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broomrigg C: small stone circle in Broomrigg Plantation, 1010m south east of Street House (0.2 km), Broomrigg F: two hut circles in Broomrigg Plantation, 900m south east of Street House (0.4 km), Kirkoswald Castle moated site (5.6 km).

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