Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 75m north east of summit of Carling Knott

Round cairn 75m north east of summit of Carling Knott

England
List entry 1013335
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 75m north east of summit of Carling Knott is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cumberland, England. The site comprises a circular mound of stones characteristic of prehistoric funerary practice in northern Britain during the second millennium BC. As a round cairn, it represents a common form of monumental burial architecture employed during the Bronze Age, when such structures served as focal points for interment and community commemoration. The monument's survival and scheduled protection under the heritage list reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the upland regions of the north-west.

Round cairn 75m north east of summit of Carling Knott is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013335. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 75m north east of summit of Carling Knott?

Round cairn 75m north east of summit of Carling Knott is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013335.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 75m north east of summit of Carling Knott?

Round cairn 75m north east of summit of Carling Knott 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 1013335.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 75m north east of summit of Carling Knott?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shieling settlement close to the mouth of Scale Beck (4.7 km), Smithy Beck settlement 1.43km north-west of Low Gillerthwaite (5.4 km), Smithy Beck prehistoric cairnfield, charcoal burning sites, a bloomery and associated earthworks 1.97km WNW of Low Gillerthwaite (5.6 km).

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