Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMaw Rigg cairnfield in Langdale Forest

Maw Rigg cairnfield in Langdale Forest

England
List entry 1019631
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Maw Rigg cairnfield is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Langdale Forest in Yorkshire. The site comprises a cluster of burial cairns distributed across moorland terrain, representing settlement and commemorative practices characteristic of the second millennium BC. The cairns vary in size and preservation, with some standing as substantial stone structures whilst others are more heavily degraded, reflecting centuries of exposure to weathering and land management. This monument type is common across northern English upland regions and provides archaeological evidence of Bronze Age burial customs and territorial organisation in the Pennine landscape.

Maw Rigg cairnfield in Langdale Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019631. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maw Rigg cairnfield in Langdale Forest?

Maw Rigg cairnfield is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Langdale Forest in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019631.

Who is responsible for protecting Maw Rigg cairnfield in Langdale Forest?

Maw Rigg cairnfield in Langdale Forest 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 1019631.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maw Rigg cairnfield in Langdale Forest?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two long barrows 630m and 690m north east of Scamridge Farm (8.1 km), Long barrow 630m north west of Scamridge Farm (8.4 km), Round barrow 600m west of Scamridge Farm (8.8 km).

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