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Holme Head standing stone is a prehistoric monument located near Kitchenhill Bridge in Cumberland, England. The stone stands as evidence of ritual or territorial activity during the Bronze Age or earlier period, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. The monument consists of a single upright stone positioned in the landscape approximately 260 metres north-west of Kitchenhill Bridge. Such standing stones are characteristic of monumental practices across northern England during the prehistoric period, though the specific function of this particular example—whether marker, burial monument, or ceremonial focal point—cannot be determined from visual evidence alone.
Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018363. View the official record →
Holme Head standing stone is a prehistoric monument located near Kitchenhill Bridge in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018363.
Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge 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 1018363.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mayburgh henge (6.3 km), King Arthur's Round Table henge (6.6 km), Little Round Table henge (6.8 km).
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