Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 380m north west of Willywood Well

Round cairn 380m north west of Willywood Well

England
List entry 1020048
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 380m north west of Willywood Well is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cumberland, England. The site comprises a circular mound constructed of stone, characteristic of cairn construction methods practised during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically served as funerary structures, marking the graves of individuals of some social standing within their communities. The cairn's survival and official listing reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region.

Round cairn 380m north west of Willywood Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020048. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 380m north west of Willywood Well?

Round cairn 380m north west of Willywood Well is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020048.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 380m north west of Willywood Well?

Round cairn 380m north west of Willywood Well 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 1020048.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 380m north west of Willywood Well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rospow Hills prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system 740m south west of High Wath Ford (1.1 km), Haltcliffe copper smelter and associated leat immediately east of High Wath Ford (1.7 km), Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford (1.7 km).

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