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 burial monument located in Cumberland, England. The site consists of a circular mound of stone rubble characteristic of cairn construction from the second millennium BC, representing a funerary tradition widespread across upland northern Britain during this period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents and condition of this particular cairn are not well documented in the accessible scholarly record. The survival of the monument, despite the long interval since its construction, attests to its location in relatively remote upland terrain where later intensive land use has been limited.

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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Questions & answers

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

Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford is a Bronze Age burial 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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