Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorthern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park

Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park

England
List entry 1011594
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland in the English Lake District. The cairn is a round barrow constructed from stone, representing a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period when such monuments were erected across upland areas of northern England. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork and stone structure on the elevated terrain of The Tongue, contributing to the archaeological landscape of Troutbeck Park which contains multiple prehistoric burial cairns. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Westmorland uplands.

Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011594. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park?

Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland in the English Lake District. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011594.

Who is responsible for protecting Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park?

Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park 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 1011594.

What other scheduled monuments are near Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 80m east of Hagg Gill (1 km), Round cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill (1.1 km), Medieval shieling 640m north of Troutbeck Park Farm (1.4 km).

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