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Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle

England
List entry 1007608
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1007608
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.1 hectares
Grid reference
NY 56823 17754
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

I do not have reliable established information in the scholarly record specific to Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle that would allow me to write with the precision and factual accuracy required. Stone circles in the Lake District region of Westmorland are generally dated to the Bronze Age, and concentric forms represent a particular architectural tradition, but without verified details about Gunnerkeld's specific dimensions, excavation history, or confirmed dating, I cannot responsibly describe this monument in the authoritative manner your request requires. To provide accurate information about this site, consultation of the National Heritage List entry 1007608 itself, or specialist regional surveys of Westmorland stone circles, would be necessary.

Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007608. View the official record →

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What is Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle?

I do not have reliable established information in the scholarly record specific to Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle that would allow me to write with the precision and factual accuracy required. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007608.

Who is responsible for protecting Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle?

Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle 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 1007608.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 30m east of Wicker Street Roman Road (7 km), Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike (7 km), Small stone circle on White Hag (7.3 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Round cairn 30m east of Wicker Street Roman Road
7 km
Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike
7 km
Small stone circle on White Hag
7.3 km
Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike
7.3 km
Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck
7.5 km
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary south of Cow Green
7.6 km
Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary at Crosby Gill
7.8 km
Buck Park deerpound
7.9 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle

Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle stands on Dinantian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Mississippian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.

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