Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 230m east of Manor Farm

Round cairn 230m east of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1008913
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 230m east of Manor Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Lancashire. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial site, reflecting the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Such monuments are characteristic of the period between approximately 4000 and 1500 BCE, when cairn construction was common across northern Britain. The site's survival as a visible archaeological feature demonstrates the enduring nature of these stone structures and their significance to understanding the settlement patterns and ritual practices of early farming societies in Lancashire.

Round cairn 230m east of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008913. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 230m east of Manor Farm?

Round cairn 230m east of Manor Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008913.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 230m east of Manor Farm?

Round cairn 230m east of Manor Farm 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 1008913.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 230m east of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds E of Upp Hall Farm. (1.8 km), Warton Old Rectory (2.5 km), Round cairn on Summerhouse Hill (2.7 km).

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