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The prehistoric enclosed hut circle settlement, associated enclosure, and bowl barrow located north-northeast of Appleby Slack in Lancashire comprises evidence of Bronze Age occupation and funerary practice. The site features the structural remains of circular dwellings characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in the Pennine uplands, alongside an enclosure system that likely relates to pastoral or domestic organization. A bowl barrow, the most formal funerary monument at the site, indicates the presence of ritual burial activity during the Bronze Age. These elements together represent the material culture and spatial organization of an upland community during the later Bronze Age, demonstrating patterns of settlement, land use, and ceremonial practice in the prehistoric Lancashire landscape.
Prehistoric enclosed hut circle settlement, an associated enclosure, and a bowl barrow NNE of Appleby Slack is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013818. View the official record →
The prehistoric enclosed hut circle settlement, associated enclosure, and bowl barrow located north-northeast of Appleby Slack in Lancashire comprises evidence of Bronze Age occupation and funerary practice. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013818.
Prehistoric enclosed hut circle settlement, an associated enclosure, and a bowl barrow NNE of Appleby Slack 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 1013818.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Birkrigg Common, 520m north west of High Sunbrick Farm (0.5 km), Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common (0.7 km), Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank (1.7 km).
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