Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLittle Round Table henge

Little Round Table henge

England
List entry 1008237
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Round Table is a Neolithic henge monument located in Westmorland, in the north-west of England. The site consists of a circular earthwork defined by a ditch and external bank, characteristic of henges constructed during the later Neolithic period, approximately 3000 to 2000 BCE. The monument measures approximately 100 metres in diameter and occupies a prominent position in the landscape. Like other henges of its type, Little Round Table likely served ceremonial or ritual purposes, though the precise nature of its use remains subject to archaeological interpretation.

Little Round Table henge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Round Table henge?

Little Round Table is a Neolithic henge monument located in Westmorland, in the north-west of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008237.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Round Table henge?

Little Round Table henge 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 1008237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Round Table henge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement at Cragside Wood (6.7 km), Moated site and annexe east of Setterahpark Wood (7 km), Ring cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop Stone (7.1 km).

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