Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 230m north of Berry Holme

Round cairn 230m north of Berry Holme

England
List entry 1021182
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 230m north of Berry Holme is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. The cairn represents a form of funerary architecture typical of upland regions in northern England during the prehistoric period, constructed as a mound of stones to mark and contain burial deposits. Such monuments are significant archaeological indicators of settlement patterns and ritual practices in the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The site's survival and designation reflect its importance to understanding the prehistoric use of the Westmorland landscape.

Round cairn 230m north of Berry Holme is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 230m north of Berry Holme?

Round cairn 230m north of Berry Holme is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021182.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 230m north of Berry Holme?

Round cairn 230m north of Berry Holme 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 1021182.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 230m north of Berry Holme?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New Sedgwick gunpowder works, 580m north of Gate House (1.9 km), Basingill gunpowder works, 130m south of Force Bridge (2.7 km), Sedgwick aqueduct (2.9 km).

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