Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell

Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell

England
List entry 1011153
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. The monument survives as a roughly circular mound of stone construction typical of cairns raised during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as burial places for members of prehistoric communities. Its location in the upland landscape of Westmorland reflects the Bronze Age use of moorland and hill country for ceremonial and burial purposes. The cairn remains documented within the National Heritage List for England under entry 1011153, preserving evidence of Bronze Age funerary practice in the North of England.

Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011153. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell?

Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011153.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell?

Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell 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 1011153.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (1 km), Friar Biggins monastic grange (1.1 km), Gamelands embanked stone circle (2.1 km).

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