Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn south of Cranberry Rock, 460m north east of Bog Cottage

Round cairn south of Cranberry Rock, 460m north east of Bog Cottage

England
List entry 1016823
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn south of Cranberry Rock, 460m north east of Bog Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Shropshire. The site comprises a circular mound of stones characteristic of cairn construction from the later prehistoric period, when such structures served as burial places for individuals of significance within their communities. Its presence in the landscape contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the Welsh borderland region. The monument is scheduled as an ancient monument under national heritage protection.

Round cairn south of Cranberry Rock, 460m north east of Bog Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016823. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn south of Cranberry Rock, 460m north east of Bog Cottage?

Round cairn south of Cranberry Rock, 460m north east of Bog Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016823.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn south of Cranberry Rock, 460m north east of Bog Cottage?

Round cairn south of Cranberry Rock, 460m north east of Bog Cottage 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 1016823.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn south of Cranberry Rock, 460m north east of Bog Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hardwick castle motte and bailey castle 140m WSW of Hardwick Hall (7.4 km), Motte and bailey castle 100m west of Holy Trinity Church (7.6 km), Bowl barrow on Synald's Knoll, 520m SSE of the Midland Gliding clubhouse. (8 km).

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