Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill

Round cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill

England
List entry 1011357
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. The cairn consists of a circular stone mound characteristic of burial practices from the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and were often focal points for ritual activity. The monument's survival in the upland landscape of Westmorland testifies to the Bronze Age use of higher ground for burial and ceremonial purposes. As a designated heritage asset, the cairn contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary traditions in northern England.

Round cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011357. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill?

Round cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011357.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill?

Round cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill 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 1011357.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 75m east of Hagg Gill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 80m east of Hagg Gill (0.1 km), Round cairn 15m east of Hagg Gill (0.6 km), Settlement on W slope of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park (0.7 km).

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