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Prehistoric cairnfield and linear boundary on Hesk Fell is a Bronze Age funerary and territorial monument located in the upland landscape of Cumberland, approximately 800 metres north of Holehouse Bridge. The cairnfield comprises numerous burial cairns distributed across the fell, representing a substantial commitment to commemorating the dead during the Bronze Age period. The associated linear boundary, likely constructed contemporaneously or shortly thereafter, suggests territorial organisation and land division characteristic of Bronze Age agricultural communities exploiting upland resources. Together, these features provide evidence of how prehistoric populations structured both their ritual practices and landscape use in the Cumbrian uplands.
Prehistoric cairnfield and linear boundary on Hesk Fell 800m north of Holehouse Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021142. View the official record →
Prehistoric cairnfield and linear boundary on Hesk Fell is a Bronze Age funerary and territorial monument located in the upland landscape of Cumberland, approximately 800 metres north of Holehouse Bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021142.
Prehistoric cairnfield and linear boundary on Hesk Fell 800m north of Holehouse Bridge 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 1021142.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfield and linear boundary on Thwaites Fell immediately north of Hodgewife Well (4.2 km), Prehistoric cairnfield, ring cairn, hut circle and field system on Thwaites Fell 670m east of Hodgewife Well (4.3 km), Lath Rigg prehistoric cairnfield, hut circle and field system on Thwaites Fell 600m NNW of Thwaite Yeat (4.7 km).
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