Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn west of White Raise

Round cairn west of White Raise

England
List entry 1007611
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn west of White Raise is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial deposit, representative of the ceremonial and mortuary practices of prehistoric communities in the Lake District uplands. Such monuments typically date from the period between 4000 and 1500 BCE, serving as enduring markers of settlement and territorial use in the upland landscape. The site remains a significant archaeological record of early human activity and burial customs in northwestern England.

Round cairn west of White Raise is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007611. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn west of White Raise?

Round cairn west of White Raise is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007611.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn west of White Raise?

Round cairn west of 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 1007611.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn west of White Raise?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on 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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