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 represents one of several stone circles in the local landscape. The circle comprises stones of modest dimensions arranged in a circular formation, characteristic of the smaller ritual monuments erected during the prehistoric period in northern England. As a designated ancient monument, Broomrigg D forms part of the archaeological record documenting Bronze Age ceremonial and possibly burial practices in the region.

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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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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