Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall

Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall

England
List entry 1019447
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on moorland in Lancashire. The cairn consists of a circular heap of stones constructed as a funerary structure, characteristic of Bronze Age ceremonial and burial practices across northern England. Such monuments typically date to the second millennium before Christ and served as markers for elite or communal interments. The site forms part of the archaeological landscape of Thornley Hall Fell, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary customs in the upland regions of Lancashire.

Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019447. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall?

Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on moorland in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019447.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall?

Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall 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 1019447.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist. (4.6 km), Ribchester Roman fort (Bremetennacum) (5.4 km), The Old Lower Hodder Bridge (6 km).

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