Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 680m ENE of Dalefoot

Round cairn 680m ENE of Dalefoot

England
List entry 1007366
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 680m ENE of Dalefoot is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. The site comprises a circular stone heap characteristic of cairn construction during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as burial monuments for individuals or small family groups. Its position in the upland landscape of Westmorland reflects the Bronze Age utilisation of moorland areas for sepulchral purposes. The cairn remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary practice in the English Lake District region.

Round cairn 680m ENE of Dalefoot is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007366. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 680m ENE of Dalefoot?

Round cairn 680m ENE of Dalefoot is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007366.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 680m ENE of Dalefoot?

Round cairn 680m ENE of Dalefoot 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 1007366.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 680m ENE of Dalefoot?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement SW of Naddle Bridge (4.7 km), Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House (5.1 km), Shap Premonstratensian Abbey, including the precinct wall, abbey mill and mill race, and two fishponds (7.1 km).

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