Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell

Round cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell

England
List entry 1007373
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, northern England. The cairn survives as a substantial stone mound constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such burial structures were commonly erected across upland areas of the Lake District and surrounding regions. It forms part of a wider distribution of cairns on Askham Fell, including the nearby White Raise round cairn, indicating concentrated Bronze Age activity in this upland landscape. The monument is recorded and protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the north-west of England.

Round cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007373. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell?

Round cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007373.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell?

Round cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell 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 1007373.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill (6.2 km), Enclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones Hill (6.2 km), Round cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones Hill (6.3 km).

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