Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 150m east of Scarside Plantation

Round barrow 150m east of Scarside Plantation

England
List entry 1007409
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 150m east of Scarside Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a significant example of the burial practices of the Bronze Age communities in the Lake District region. Such monuments were typically constructed to contain cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the deceased. The survival of this barrow as an identifiable earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the upland areas of northern England.

Round barrow 150m east of Scarside Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007409. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 150m east of Scarside Plantation?

Round barrow 150m east of Scarside Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007409.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 150m east of Scarside Plantation?

Round barrow 150m east of Scarside Plantation 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 1007409.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 150m east of Scarside Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shap Premonstratensian Abbey, including the precinct wall, abbey mill and mill race, and two fishponds (4.5 km), Skellaw Hill bowl barrow (4.7 km), Medieval dyke system and shieling west of Shap Abbey (4.7 km).

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