Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell

Round cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell

England
List entry 1007375
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. The cairn survives as a circular stone mound, characteristic of the burial traditions practised across the upland regions of northern England during the second millennium BC. Its proximity to the White Raise round cairn indicates that this area of Askham Fell formed part of a Bronze Age cairn cemetery, a settlement pattern reflecting the ritualistic and territorial significance of such high moorland locations. The monument contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age funerary practices and land use in the Lake District uplands.

Round cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007375. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell?

Round cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007375.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell?

Round cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell 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 1007375.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones Hill (6.1 km), Round cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones Hill (6.1 km), Round cairn on Burn Banks (6.1 km).

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