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 funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, which in northern England spans roughly 2200 to 700 BCE. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial sites and remain important archaeological indicators of settlement patterns and ritual practices in prehistoric upland regions. The monument's position on the Carling Knott fell reflects the Bronze Age practice of locating burial cairns on prominent topographical features, enhancing their visibility within the landscape.

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 funerary monument located 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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