Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGiants' Graves, four pillow mounds 300m south east of White Brackens House

Giants' Graves, four pillow mounds 300m south east of White Brackens House

England
List entry 1007225
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Giants' Graves is a group of four pillow mounds situated approximately 300 metres south-east of White Brackens House in Westmorland, England. Pillow mounds are elongated earthworks, typically dating to the medieval period, and are generally understood to represent either artificial rabbit warrens or buried field systems created for agricultural purposes. The four mounds at this location form a distinctive archaeological feature of the post-medieval landscape, reflecting the intensive land management practices undertaken in the region during this era.

Giants' Graves, four pillow mounds 300m south east of White Brackens House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007225. View the official record →

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What is Giants' Graves, four pillow mounds 300m south east of White Brackens House?

Giants' Graves is a group of four pillow mounds situated approximately 300 metres south-east of White Brackens House in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007225.

Who is responsible for protecting Giants' Graves, four pillow mounds 300m south east of White Brackens House?

Giants' Graves, four pillow mounds 300m south east of White Brackens House 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 1007225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Giants' Graves, four pillow mounds 300m south east of White Brackens House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House (0.2 km), Lammerside Castle medieval tower house (0.8 km), Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Lammerside Castle (1 km).

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