Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 180m east of Rydal Beck

Round cairn 180m east of Rydal Beck

England
List entry 1011352
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 180m east of Rydal Beck is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Westmorland in the Lake District region of north-western England. The cairn survives as a roughly circular mound of stones, constructed during the later prehistoric period as a sepulchral monument for elite members of contemporary communities. Such cairns typically contained burials, sometimes accompanied by grave goods, and served as enduring territorial and ancestral markers within the landscape. The site's location in the upland terrain of Westmorland reflects the Bronze Age use of higher ground for funerary purposes across northern England.

Round cairn 180m east of Rydal Beck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011352. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 180m east of Rydal Beck?

Round cairn 180m east of Rydal Beck is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Westmorland in the Lake District region of north-western England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011352.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 180m east of Rydal Beck?

Round cairn 180m east of Rydal Beck 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 1011352.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 180m east of Rydal Beck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric rock art, 150m south west of Nook End (2.8 km), Two rifle ranges on Silver How (4.6 km), Ambleside Roman fort, associated vicus and Roman road (4.6 km).

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