Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn 120m north-west of Raisgill Hall

Ring cairn 120m north-west of Raisgill Hall

England
List entry 1011148
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn 120m north-west of Raisgill Hall is a prehistoric burial monument located in Westmorland, in the Lake District region of northern England. The site comprises a ring cairn, a circular or oval arrangement of stones that typically enclosed a central burial deposit and dates to the Bronze Age period. Ring cairns of this type represent a distinctive funerary tradition in upland Britain and serve as important archaeological evidence for settlement patterns and ritual practices during the Bronze Age. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and stone structure, and its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance and protected status within the English heritage record.

Ring cairn 120m north-west of Raisgill Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011148. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn 120m north-west of Raisgill Hall?

Ring cairn 120m north-west of Raisgill Hall is a prehistoric burial monument located in Westmorland, in the Lake District region of northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011148.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn 120m north-west of Raisgill Hall?

Ring cairn 120m north-west of Raisgill Hall 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 1011148.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn 120m north-west of Raisgill Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gaisgill packhorse bridge (0.6 km), Castle Howe motte and bailey castle (2.3 km), Gamelands embanked stone circle (2.3 km).

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