Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric cairnfield 420m north east of Winds Gate

Prehistoric cairnfield 420m north east of Winds Gate

England
List entry 1020204
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric cairnfield 420m north east of Winds Gate is a Bronze Age monument located in Cumberland, England. The site comprises a field scattered with cairns, which are burial mounds constructed from stone, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. Such cairnfields represent important archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in the upland regions of northern England. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1020204, reflecting its recognised significance as a scheduled ancient monument.

Prehistoric cairnfield 420m north east of Winds Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020204. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric cairnfield 420m north east of Winds Gate?

Prehistoric cairnfield 420m north east of Winds Gate is a Bronze Age monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020204.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric cairnfield 420m north east of Winds Gate?

Prehistoric cairnfield 420m north east of Winds Gate 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 1020204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric cairnfield 420m north east of Winds Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfield and linear boundary on Thwaites Fell immediately north of Hodgewife Well (6.3 km), Prehistoric cairnfield, ring cairn, hut circle and field system on Thwaites Fell 670m east of Hodgewife Well (6.4 km), Settlement on The Hawk (6.5 km).

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