Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric enclosure south of The Intake, 920m south east of Stainton

Prehistoric enclosure south of The Intake, 920m south east of Stainton

England
List entry 1016987
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric enclosure south of The Intake is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located approximately 920 metres south-east of Stainton in Cumberland. The enclosure consists of an earthwork defined by a ditch and bank, characteristic of defensive or ceremonial enclosures constructed during the prehistoric period. The site's precise date within the Neolithic or Bronze Age cannot be definitively established from the available archaeological evidence, though its form and construction suggest it served as an important focal point for the prehistoric communities inhabiting the region. The monument remains a significant example of prehistoric land use and social organisation in the English Lake District uplands.

Prehistoric enclosure south of The Intake, 920m south east of Stainton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016987. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric enclosure south of The Intake, 920m south east of Stainton?

Prehistoric enclosure south of The Intake is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located approximately 920 metres south-east of Stainton in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016987.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosure south of The Intake, 920m south east of Stainton?

Prehistoric enclosure south of The Intake, 920m south east of Stainton 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 1016987.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosure south of The Intake, 920m south east of Stainton?

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 (2.2 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground (2.9 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and two associated hut circles on Corney Fell, 860m north of Buckbarrow Bridge (2.9 km).

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