Rospow Hills prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 740m south west of High Wath Ford

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History & significance

Rospow Hills prehistoric cairnfield is a Bronze Age ceremonial and burial landscape situated in the uplands of Cumberland. The monument comprises a substantial cluster of cairns distributed across the hillside, accompanied by evidence of an associated prehistoric field system that reflects contemporary agricultural organisation. The cairnfield likely dates to the second millennium BCE and represents both funerary practices and the structured exploitation of the upland environment during the Bronze Age period. The site's location and material character provide important evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the North of England during the early metal-working period.

Rospow Hills prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 740m south west of High Wath Ford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020045. View the official record →

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