Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 210m south west of Throng Moss Reservoir

Cairnfield 210m south west of Throng Moss Reservoir

England
List entry 1007213
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 210m south west of Throng Moss Reservoir is a Bronze Age cairn cemetery located in Lancashire. The monument comprises multiple stone cairns distributed across the moorland landscape, representing funerary practice of the Bronze Age period. Such cairn fields served as burial grounds for local populations and reflect the organised ritual and social structures of prehistoric communities in the Pennine uplands. The site contributes to understanding the pattern of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in the region.

Cairnfield 210m south west of Throng Moss Reservoir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 210m south west of Throng Moss Reservoir?

Cairnfield 210m south west of Throng Moss Reservoir is a Bronze Age cairn cemetery located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007213.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 210m south west of Throng Moss Reservoir?

Cairnfield 210m south west of Throng Moss Reservoir 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 1007213.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 210m south west of Throng Moss Reservoir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dike, circles and cairns on Bleaberry Haws (2.7 km), Conscientious Objectors’ Stone, 140m south east of Green Moor farmhouse (3.5 km), Settlement on The Hawk (3.7 km).

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