Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPike How prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 320m south west of High Ground

Pike How prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 320m south west of High Ground

England
List entry 1019554
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Pike How prehistoric cairnfield is a Bronze Age funerary and ritual monument located on moorland in Cumberland. The cairnfield comprises multiple burial cairns distributed across the landscape, accompanied by an associated field system that reflects the organization of agricultural land during prehistory. The monument dates to the Bronze Age, representing evidence of settlement patterns, farming practices, and burial customs in the upland regions of northern England during this period. The presence of both funerary structures and contemporary field boundaries demonstrates the integrated use of the landscape for both pastoral and ceremonial purposes.

Pike How prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 320m south west of High Ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019554. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pike How prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 320m south west of High Ground?

Pike How prehistoric cairnfield is a Bronze Age funerary and ritual monument located on moorland in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019554.

Who is responsible for protecting Pike How prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 320m south west of High Ground?

Pike How prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 320m south west of High Ground 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 1019554.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pike How prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 320m south west of High Ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three prehistoric cairnfields and an associated field system on Corney Fell, 1.2km south east of High Corney (7 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and two associated hut circles on Corney Fell, 860m north of Buckbarrow Bridge (7.4 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and linear boundary on Thwaites Fell immediately north of Hodgewife Well (7.7 km).

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