Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Appleby Hill

Round cairn on Appleby Hill

England
List entry 1013963
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Appleby Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Lancashire. The site consists of a circular mound constructed from stone rubble, characteristic of cairn construction methods employed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and often formed part of larger ceremonial or funerary landscapes. The cairn's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Round cairn on Appleby Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013963. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Appleby Hill?

Round cairn on Appleby Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013963.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Appleby Hill?

Round cairn on Appleby Hill 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 1013963.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Appleby Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common (0.5 km), Round cairn on Birkrigg Common, 520m north west of High Sunbrick Farm (0.6 km), Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank (1.6 km).

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