Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPeter Hill, Cark

Peter Hill, Cark

England
List entry 1007155
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Peter Hill, Cark is a Bronze Age cairn located in Lancashire. The monument consists of a roughly circular mound of stones and earth, characteristic of burial cairns from the Bronze Age period. The site is positioned in the landscape near the village of Cark in the Cartmel area, where it represents an important element of the prehistoric ritual and funerary archaeology of the region. Like other cairns of its type, it would have served as a burial monument and likely functioned as a significant territorial or family marker within the Bronze Age settlement pattern of the northwest of England.

Peter Hill, Cark is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007155. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Peter Hill, Cark?

Peter Hill, Cark is a Bronze Age cairn located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007155.

Who is responsible for protecting Peter Hill, Cark?

Peter Hill, Cark 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 1007155.

What other scheduled monuments are near Peter Hill, Cark?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wraysholme Tower (1.9 km), World War II fighter pens and other airfield remains and defences of the former airfield of RAF Cark (2.2 km), Kirkhead Cave (2.5 km).

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