Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike

Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike

England
List entry 1015970
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike is a Bronze Age burial monument located in the upland landscape of Westmorland. The site comprises a round cairn, a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, constructed from stone cleared from the surrounding moorland. Such cairns typically contained inhumed or cremated remains and were often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of prehistoric communities. The monument's position within the upland zone represents the utilisation of marginal terrain for burial practices during the Bronze Age, a pattern widespread across northern England's fell country.

Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015970. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike?

Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike is a Bronze Age burial monument located in the upland landscape of Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015970.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike?

Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike 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 1015970.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (0.6 km), Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings (1.5 km), Round cairn on Howenook Pike (1.6 km).

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