Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 80m east of Hagg Gill

Round cairn 80m east of Hagg Gill

England
List entry 1011356
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 80m east of Hagg Gill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones characteristic of prehistoric burial practices in northern England, constructed during the Bronze Age period as a memorial and burial structure for one or more individuals of standing within the community. Such monuments are significant archaeological indicators of settlement patterns, ritual practices, and social organisation in upland regions during the Bronze Age. The cairn survives as a substantial earthwork and contributes to understanding the prehistoric use and occupation of the Westmorland landscape.

Round cairn 80m east of Hagg Gill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011356. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 80m east of Hagg Gill?

Round cairn 80m 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 1011356.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 80m east of Hagg Gill?

Round cairn 80m 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 1011356.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 80m east of Hagg Gill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 75m 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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