Scheduled MonumentsEnglandConcentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common

Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common

England
List entry 1013501
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Concentric Stone Circle on Birkrigg Common is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Lancashire. The structure comprises two concentric rings of stones, with the inner and outer circles arranged on the moorland landscape. The monument represents an unusual form of stone circle construction, distinguished by its dual-ring configuration rather than the single-ring arrangement typical of many British prehistoric circles. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric ritual practice and landscape use in northwestern England.

Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013501. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common?

Concentric Stone Circle on Birkrigg Common is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013501.

Who is responsible for protecting Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common?

Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common 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 1013501.

What other scheduled monuments are near Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Appleby Hill (0.5 km), Round cairn on Birkrigg Common, 520m north west of High Sunbrick Farm (1 km), Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank (1.7 km).

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