Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag

Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag

England
List entry 1019980
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement complex located in Cumberland, England. The monument comprises a cairnfield—a field scattered with numerous stone cairns—alongside contemporaneous field boundaries and at least one hut circle, indicating pastoral or mixed agricultural occupation. The cairns may represent clearance heaps from the working of surrounding land or, alternatively, funerary monuments associated with the settlement. The site is representative of upland prehistoric land use in northern England and demonstrates the organization of domestic and agricultural space during the later prehistoric period.

Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019980. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag?

Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement complex located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019980.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag?

Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag 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 1019980.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfield and two associated hut circles on Corney Fell, 860m north of Buckbarrow Bridge (6.5 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground (6.7 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and linear boundary on Thwaites Fell immediately north of Hodgewife Well (7.4 km).

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