Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop Stone

Round cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop Stone

England
List entry 1007360
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop Stone, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. The cairn survives as a circular mound of stones typical of burial structures constructed during the Bronze Age period. Its position on Askham Fell, within the Lake District landscape, reflects the broader pattern of prehistoric settlement and land use in upland regions of northern England. The monument remains a valuable archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practices in Westmorland.

Round cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007360. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop Stone?

Round cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop Stone, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007360.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop Stone?

Round cairn on Askham Fell, 335m 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 1007360.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Burn Banks (5.7 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 (5.8 km).

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