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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, in the north-west of England. The site comprises a circular mound of stone, characteristic of cairns constructed during the Bronze Age as repositories for the dead, and represents an important example of funerary practice from this period. The monument's location in the upland landscape of Westmorland reflects the settlement and ritual patterns of Bronze Age communities in northern England. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains significant for understanding the burial customs and landscape use of prehistoric northern Britain.

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 burial monument located in Westmorland, in the north-west of England. 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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