Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop Stone

Round cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop Stone

England
List entry 1007361
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop Stone is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, northern England. The structure consists of a circular mound of stones typical of cairn construction from the second millennium before Christ, serving as a funerary marker for the prehistoric communities of the upland fell landscape. Its survival on Askham Fell demonstrates the preservation of Bronze Age ceremonial and burial practices in the Lake District region, contributing to understanding of early metal age settlement patterns and mortuary traditions in northern Britain.

Round cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007361. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop Stone?

Round cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop Stone is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007361.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop Stone?

Round cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop Stone 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 1007361.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Burn Banks (5.6 km), Enclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones Hill (5.7 km), Round cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones Hill (5.7 km).

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