Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 450m north-east of Mazon Wath

Round cairn 450m north-east of Mazon Wath

England
List entry 1011155
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 450m north-east of Mazon Wath is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Westmorland. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a burial tradition widespread across upland regions of northern England during this period. Such monuments typically comprised stone heaped over an inhumed or cremated burial, often accompanied by grave goods. The site's survival in the upland landscape reflects the persistence of these Bronze Age burial structures in areas where subsequent agricultural activity has been relatively limited.

Round cairn 450m north-east of Mazon Wath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011155. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 450m north-east of Mazon Wath?

Round cairn 450m north-east of Mazon Wath is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011155.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 450m north-east of Mazon Wath?

Round cairn 450m north-east of Mazon Wath 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 1011155.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 450m north-east of Mazon Wath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round cairns, three Romano-British settlements and aggregate field systems at Severals and Intake, and Smardale Gill lime kilns and quarry (3.4 km), Medieval settlement and chapel site N of Newbiggin-on-Lune (3.6 km), Smardale South Demesne medieval village (4 km).

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