Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm

Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm

England
List entry 1008907
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Lancashire, England. The site consists of a roughly circular mound of stones characteristic of cairn construction from the second millennium BCE, representing a funerary tradition common across northern Britain during this period. Such cairns typically served as communal or individual burial markers and often contained cremated remains or inhumations within central chambers or beneath the mound itself. The monument's survival to the present day, despite centuries of potential disturbance from agricultural activity, reflects its significance as a rare surviving example of Bronze Age monumental architecture in the Lancashire landscape.

Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008907. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm?

Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008907.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm?

Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers 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 1008907.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Winter Hill (2.7 km), Round cairn on Noon Hill (3.1 km), Headless Cross, Grimeford (4.4 km).

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