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, 920m south east of Stainton is a Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork monument located in Cumberland, England. The site comprises a substantial circular or sub-circular enclosure defined by a bank and ditch, characteristic of prehistoric defensive or ceremonial enclosures of the northern English uplands. The monument's exact chronological attribution remains uncertain without excavation, though its morphological features are consistent with enclosures constructed during the later prehistoric period. As a surviving example of early settlement or ritual activity in the Cumbrian landscape, the site contributes to understanding of prehistoric land use and territorial organisation in this region.

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

Prehistoric enclosure south of The Intake, 920m south east of Stainton is a Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork monument located in Cumberland, England. 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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