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Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Stainton Fell, 760m NNE of Stainton is a Bronze Age monument comprising a scatter of burial cairns and contemporary field boundaries preserved on moorland in Cumberland. The site represents evidence of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns, with the cairns serving funerary functions whilst the field system reflects organised agricultural or pastoral exploitation of the landscape. The physical remains consist of stone structures visible at ground level across the fell, surviving as archaeological evidence of early Bronze Age community activity in the upland regions of northern England. The monument's designation recognises its importance in understanding prehistoric land management and social organisation during the Bronze Age period.
Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Stainton Fell, 760m NNE of Stainton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019428. View the official record →
Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Stainton Fell, 760m NNE of Stainton is a Bronze Age monument comprising a scatter of burial cairns and contemporary field boundaries preserved on moorland in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019428.
Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Stainton Fell, 760m NNE of Stainton 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 1019428.
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 (3 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground (3.7 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and two associated hut circles on Corney Fell, 860m north of Buckbarrow Bridge (3.7 km).
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