Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLarge irregular stone circle and a round cairn on Dean Moor

Large irregular stone circle and a round cairn on Dean Moor

England
List entry 1014588
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Large irregular stone circle and a round cairn on Dean Moor is a Bronze Age monument located on Dean Moor in Cumberland, England. The site comprises two distinct elements: a substantial stone circle of irregular form and an associated round cairn, both characteristic of funerary and ceremonial practices in the Bronze Age period. The irregular arrangement of the stones suggests a date within the Bronze Age, when such monuments served important ritual and commemorative functions for local communities. The cairn represents the burial component typical of Bronze Age funerary sites, often constructed in elevated moorland locations across northern England.

Large irregular stone circle and a round cairn on Dean Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014588. View the official record →

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What is Large irregular stone circle and a round cairn on Dean Moor?

Large irregular stone circle and a round cairn on Dean Moor is a Bronze Age monument located on Dean Moor in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014588.

Who is responsible for protecting Large irregular stone circle and a round cairn on Dean Moor?

Large irregular stone circle and a round cairn on Dean Moor 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 1014588.

What other scheduled monuments are near Large irregular stone circle and a round cairn on Dean Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement 25m SE of Gatra (3.4 km), Hayes Castle (3.9 km), Medieval standing cross in St Oswald's churchyard (4.3 km).

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