Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 390m west of Linewath

Round cairn 390m west of Linewath

England
List entry 1020049
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 390m west of Linewath is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stone construction typical of Bronze Age burial practices in northern England, dating to the second millennium BCE. Such monuments served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and frequently contained internal cist burials or other depositional features. The site's survival demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age funerary architecture within the upland landscape of the English Lake District region.

Round cairn 390m west of Linewath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020049. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 390m west of Linewath?

Round cairn 390m west of Linewath is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020049.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 390m west of Linewath?

Round cairn 390m west of Linewath 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 1020049.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 390m west of Linewath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carrock End copper mine 230m and 490m south west of Linewath (0.3 km), Round cairn 275m south east of High Wath Ford (0.4 km), Round cairn 250m south east of High Wath Ford (0.5 km).

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