Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 600m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages

Round cairn 600m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages

England
List entry 1007584
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 600m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. The site consists of a circular mound constructed from stone, typical of cairn construction practised across the upland regions of northern England during the prehistoric period. Such monuments served as burial places for individuals or small communities and reflect the funerary practices and social organisation of their time. The cairn's survival into the modern period, despite the demands of upland agriculture and landscape management, demonstrates its archaeological importance as evidence of early settlement and ritual activity in the Lake District fell country.

Round cairn 600m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007584. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 600m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages?

Round cairn 600m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007584.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 600m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages?

Round cairn 600m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages 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 1007584.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 600m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Friar Biggins monastic grange (2.6 km), Castle Folds Romano-British defended stone hut circle settlement and medieval shieling (2.7 km), Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell (2.8 km).

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