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The prehistoric round cairn on Whitfell is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age as a burial structure, reflecting the funerary practices characteristic of that period. Such monuments are significant archaeological features that provide evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in the upland regions of northern England. The site's designation as a heritage monument reflects its importance to understanding prehistoric land use and mortality practices in the English Lake District region.
Prehistoric round cairn on Whitfell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017182. View the official record →
The prehistoric round cairn on Whitfell is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017182.
Prehistoric round cairn on Whitfell 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 1017182.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfield and linear boundary on Thwaites Fell immediately north of Hodgewife Well (3.1 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and two associated hut circles on Corney Fell, 860m north of Buckbarrow Bridge (3.1 km), Prehistoric cairnfield, ring cairn, hut circle and field system on Thwaites Fell 670m east of Hodgewife Well (3.6 km).
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