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Cairns and enclosure on The Rigg, Banishead is a prehistoric monument located in Lancashire, England. The site comprises cairns and an associated enclosure, representing settlement or ceremonial activity from the Bronze Age period. The physical remains reflect the landscape management and construction practices of upland communities during prehistory. The monument's survival on The Rigg contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use in the Lancashire uplands.
Cairns and enclosure on The Rigg, Banishead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007246. View the official record →
Cairns and enclosure on The Rigg, Banishead is a prehistoric monument located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007246.
Cairns and enclosure on The Rigg, Banishead 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 1007246.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dike, circles and cairns on Bleaberry Haws (2.1 km), Cairns on Foul Scrow (2.2 km), Two bloomeries, 340m and 570m NNE of Hoathwaite Landing on Coniston Water (2.8 km).
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