Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairns on Foul Scrow

Cairns on Foul Scrow

England
List entry 1007247
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairns on Foul Scrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Lancashire. The site comprises a group of burial cairns situated on upland terrain, representing evidence of prehistoric ritual practice and settlement patterns in the region. These stone-built structures date to the Bronze Age period and reflect the funerary customs of communities inhabiting the Pennine uplands during the second millennium BCE. The cairns remain significant archaeological features for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and the use of moorland landscapes in prehistoric Lancashire.

Cairns on Foul Scrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairns on Foul Scrow?

Cairns on Foul Scrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007247.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairns on Foul Scrow?

Cairns on Foul Scrow 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 1007247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairns on Foul Scrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coniston copper mines (1 km), Yewdale lime kiln 380m south west of Low Yewdale (2 km), Cairns and enclosure on The Rigg, Banishead (2.2 km).

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