Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric cairnfield on Stainton Fell, 540m south west of The Knott

Prehistoric cairnfield on Stainton Fell, 540m south west of The Knott

England
List entry 1019429
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric cairnfield on Stainton Fell, 540m south west of The Knott, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. The site comprises a scatter of stone cairns distributed across the fell landscape, representing a burial ground of considerable antiquity. Such cairnfields are characteristic of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in upland areas of northern England, reflecting the exploitation and ceremonial use of moorland during the second millennium BCE. The monument survives as a testament to prehistoric land use patterns and the enduring significance of elevated terrain in ritual and funerary contexts.

Prehistoric cairnfield on Stainton Fell, 540m south west of The Knott is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019429. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric cairnfield on Stainton Fell, 540m south west of The Knott?

Prehistoric cairnfield on Stainton Fell, 540m south west of The Knott, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019429.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric cairnfield on Stainton Fell, 540m south west of The Knott?

Prehistoric cairnfield on Stainton Fell, 540m south west of The Knott 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 1019429.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric cairnfield on Stainton Fell, 540m south west of The Knott?

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 (3.1 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and two associated hut circles on Corney Fell, 860m north of Buckbarrow Bridge (3.7 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground (3.8 km).

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