Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHollin Stump round cairn

Hollin Stump round cairn

England
List entry 1011152
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hollin Stump round cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. The site consists of a round cairn constructed from stone, typical of funerary monuments erected during the Bronze Age period across northern England. Such cairns served as burial chambers and would have held the remains of individuals of presumed social significance within their contemporary communities. The monument remains visible in the landscape as evidence of prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Lake District region.

Hollin Stump round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011152. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hollin Stump round cairn?

Hollin Stump round cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011152.

Who is responsible for protecting Hollin Stump round cairn?

Hollin Stump round cairn 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 1011152.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hollin Stump round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Folds Romano-British defended stone hut circle settlement and medieval shieling (2.3 km), Friar Biggins monastic grange (2.5 km), Round cairn 450m south-east of Castle Folds (2.7 km).

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