Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 320m north-north-west of Seal Howe

Round cairn 320m north-north-west of Seal Howe

England
List entry 1011617
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 320m north-north-west of Seal Howe is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. The site consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial cairn, a monument type widespread across northern England during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2300 to 800 BC. Such cairns typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as markers of territorial significance within prehistoric communities. This monument remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the upland regions of the Lake District.

Round cairn 320m north-north-west of Seal Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011617. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 320m north-north-west of Seal Howe?

Round cairn 320m north-north-west of Seal Howe is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011617.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 320m north-north-west of Seal Howe?

Round cairn 320m north-north-west of Seal Howe 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 1011617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 320m north-north-west of Seal Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (1.9 km), Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings (2.4 km), Round cairn on Howenook Pike (3 km).

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