Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 460m south west of Thompson Ground

Round cairn, 460m south west of Thompson Ground

England
List entry 1007237
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 460m south west of Thompson Ground, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Lancashire. The structure consists of a roughly circular mound of stones typical of cairn construction during the second millennium BCE. Such monuments served as burial places and likely held ritual significance within their prehistoric communities. The site's survival and record within the heritage designation system reflects its importance to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Lancashire landscape.

Round cairn, 460m south west of Thompson Ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 460m south west of Thompson Ground?

Round cairn, 460m south west of Thompson Ground, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007237.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 460m south west of Thompson Ground?

Round cairn, 460m south west of Thompson Ground 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 1007237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 460m south west of Thompson Ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Yewdale lime kiln 380m south west of Low Yewdale (2.9 km), Two bloomeries, 340m and 570m NNE of Hoathwaite Landing on Coniston Water (4.2 km), Cairns on Foul Scrow (4.7 km).

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