Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn in Mollen Wood, 640m east of Parkgate Bridge

Round cairn in Mollen Wood, 640m east of Parkgate Bridge

England
List entry 1015766
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn in Mollen Wood, 640m east of Parkgate Bridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. The cairn survives as a roughly circular mound of stones, characteristic of burial structures erected during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as repositories for human remains and grave goods. Its presence within Mollen Wood indicates past settlement and ritual activity in this area of Cumberland during prehistory. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1015766 as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Bronze Age practices in northern England.

Round cairn in Mollen Wood, 640m east of Parkgate Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015766. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn in Mollen Wood, 640m east of Parkgate Bridge?

Round cairn in Mollen Wood, 640m east of Parkgate Bridge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015766.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn in Mollen Wood, 640m east of Parkgate Bridge?

Round cairn in Mollen Wood, 640m east of Parkgate Bridge 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 1015766.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn in Mollen Wood, 640m east of Parkgate Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lanercost Bridge (7.4 km), Medieval fishponds and moat at Denton Hall (7.7 km), Boothby Roman fort (7.8 km).

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