Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric cairnfield on Birkby Fell, 360m south east of Raven Crag

Prehistoric cairnfield on Birkby Fell, 360m south east of Raven Crag

England
List entry 1019433
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric cairnfield on Birkby Fell, 360m south east of Raven Crag is a Bronze Age monument located in Cumberland, comprising a dispersed group of burial cairns characteristic of upland prehistoric settlement and funerary practice. The site consists of multiple stone cairns scattered across the fellside, representing the burial or ritual practices of Bronze Age communities who exploited these high moorland areas. Such cairnfields are typical of the upland zones of northern England and reflect patterns of seasonal or permanent occupation during the later prehistoric period. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of Bronze Age land use and social organisation in the Lake District uplands.

Prehistoric cairnfield on Birkby Fell, 360m south east of Raven Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019433. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric cairnfield on Birkby Fell, 360m south east of Raven Crag?

Prehistoric cairnfield on Birkby Fell, 360m south east of Raven Crag is a Bronze Age monument located in Cumberland, comprising a dispersed group of burial cairns characteristic of upland prehistoric settlement and funerary practice. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019433.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric cairnfield on Birkby Fell, 360m south east of Raven Crag?

Prehistoric cairnfield on Birkby Fell, 360m south east of Raven 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 1019433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric cairnfield on Birkby Fell, 360m south east of Raven Crag?

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 (4.9 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground (5.6 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and two associated hut circles on Corney Fell, 860m north of Buckbarrow Bridge (5.6 km).

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