Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 690m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages

Round cairn 690m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages

England
List entry 1007585
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 690m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in northern England during the second millennium BCE. Such monuments served as enduring markers of burial sites and often contained cremated or inhumed remains, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The site's survival in the upland landscape of Westmorland reflects the distribution of Bronze Age burial cairns across the Pennine region.

Round cairn 690m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007585. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 690m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages?

Round cairn 690m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007585.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 690m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages?

Round cairn 690m 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 1007585.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 690m south-east of Gaythorne Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Folds Romano-British defended stone hut circle settlement and medieval shieling (2.6 km), Friar Biggins monastic grange (2.6 km), Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell (2.9 km).

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