Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford

Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford

England
List entry 1020047
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. The structure comprises a circular mound of stone and earth constructed as a burial marker, typical of the cairn-building tradition prevalent across northern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served to commemorate and inter the dead, often containing cremated or inhumed remains within a central chamber or burial pit. The cairn's survival into the modern period provides archaeological evidence of settlement and funerary practices in the upland regions of northwestern England during prehistory.

Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020047. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford?

Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020047.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford?

Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford 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 1020047.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 250m south east of High Wath Ford (0.1 km), Round cairn 390m west of Linewath (0.4 km), Carrock End copper mine 230m and 490m south west of Linewath (0.7 km).

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