Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold

Round cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold

England
List entry 1011349
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. The cairn survives as a substantial earthwork mound constructed from stone, characteristic of funerary practices in northern England during the prehistoric period. Such monuments typically served as repositories for the dead and functioned as prominent territorial markers within the landscape. The site's survival as a recorded heritage asset demonstrates its archaeological significance as evidence of early settlement patterns and ritual practices in the Lake District region.

Round cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011349. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold?

Round cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold 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 1011349.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold?

Round cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold 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 1011349.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 80m east of Hagg Gill (1.1 km), Round cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill (1.1 km), Medieval shieling 640m north of Troutbeck Park Farm (1.6 km).

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