Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSaucer barrow, 350m east of Middleton Hall

Saucer barrow, 350m east of Middleton Hall

England
List entry 1007080
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Saucer barrow, 350m east of Middleton Hall, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. The site takes its name from its characteristic shallow, saucer-shaped form, which distinguishes it from the more prominent mound barrows found elsewhere in the region. As a funerary structure dating to the Bronze Age, it represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice in the Lake District landscape and contributes to the archaeological understanding of settlement and ritual activity during this period.

Saucer barrow, 350m east of Middleton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Saucer barrow, 350m east of Middleton Hall?

Saucer barrow, 350m east of Middleton Hall, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007080.

Who is responsible for protecting Saucer barrow, 350m east of Middleton Hall?

Saucer barrow, 350m east of Middleton 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 1007080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Saucer barrow, 350m east of Middleton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman milestone near Middleton vicarage (1.8 km), Enclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens (3.5 km), Gawklands Romano-British farmstead 200m east of Yewtree (3.9 km).

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