Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on White Raise

Round cairn on White Raise

England
List entry 1007610
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on White Raise is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, in the English Lake District. The cairn is constructed from stone gathered and piled to form a circular mound, a burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period when such structures served as communal or individual sepulchres across northern Britain. The monument survives as a recognisable earthwork on the upland landscape, forming part of the Bronze Age archaeological record of the region. Such cairns remain significant indicators of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in the fell country of northwest England.

Round cairn on White Raise is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007610. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on White Raise?

Round cairn on White Raise is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, in the English Lake District. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007610.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on White Raise?

Round cairn on White Raise 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 1007610.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on White Raise?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn west of White Raise (0 km), Medieval dyke system and shieling west of Shap Abbey (1.9 km), Keld Chapel (2.2 km).

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