Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 490m ENE of Grange Hall

Round cairn 490m ENE of Grange Hall

England
List entry 1011154
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 490m ENE of Grange Hall is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland. The cairn survives as a substantial earthwork mound constructed from stone, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period when such monuments served as burial sites for individuals of status within prehistoric communities. Its survival in the landscape contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the Lake District region. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to understanding prehistoric Westmorland.

Round cairn 490m ENE of Grange Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011154. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 490m ENE of Grange Hall?

Round cairn 490m ENE of Grange Hall is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011154.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 490m ENE of Grange Hall?

Round cairn 490m ENE of Grange Hall 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 1011154.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 490m ENE of Grange Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Smardale railway viaduct (5.3 km), Two round cairns, three Romano-British settlements and aggregate field systems at Severals and Intake, and Smardale Gill lime kilns and quarry (5.4 km), Smardale South Demesne medieval village (5.7 km).

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