Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground

Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground

England
List entry 1017180
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, located approximately 620 metres south-east of Lambground in Cumberland, is a Bronze Age monument comprising multiple stone cairns arranged across upland terrain alongside traces of ancient agricultural boundaries. The site demonstrates the exploitation and organisation of moorland landscape during the Bronze Age period, with the field system indicating a structured approach to pastoral or mixed farming on marginal land. The cairns themselves likely served functions connected to burial, territorial demarcation, or ritual activity typical of Bronze Age upland communities. This monument represents evidence of prehistoric land use patterns in the Lake District uplands and contributes to understanding of Bronze Age settlement and subsistence strategies in north-western England.

Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017180. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground?

The prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, located approximately 620 metres south-east of Lambground in Cumberland, is a Bronze Age monument comprising multiple stone cairns arranged across upland terrain alongside traces of ancient agricultural boundaries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017180.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground?

Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground 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 1017180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfields, field systems, hut circles and a farmstead on Corney Fell, 440m north west of Buckbarow Bridge (1.2 km), Seaton nunnery (site of) (2.3 km), Prehistoric cairnfields, funerary cairns, ring cairns, hut circles, field systems and a medieval enclosed field system on Bootle Fell (2.4 km).

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