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Gunnerkeld is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Westmorland, in the English Lake District region. The monument comprises a concentric arrangement of stones, with two distinct rings of standing or fallen stones forming its characteristic plan. Like other circles of its period, it served a ritual or ceremonial function, though the precise nature of its use remains uncertain. The site represents an important example of prehistoric monumental architecture in the upland landscapes of northern England, dating to the Bronze Age period when such circles were constructed across Britain.
Gunnerkeld concentric stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007608. View the official record →
Gunnerkeld is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Westmorland, in the English Lake District region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007608.
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.
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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