Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck

Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck

England
List entry 1007580
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland in the English Lake District. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial monument, typical of the Bronze Age period when such structures served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains. Its survival in the upland landscape of the region reflects the sparse settlement and land use patterns of prehistoric Westmorland, where cairns and related monuments are scattered across moorland and marginal agricultural terrain. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important record of Bronze Age burial practice and the archaeological heritage of the northwest Pennine region.

Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007580. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck?

Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland in the English Lake District. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007580.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck?

Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck 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 1007580.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Howenook Pike (1.8 km), Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (1.8 km), Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (1.9 km).

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