Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall stone circle on Swarth Fell

Small stone circle on Swarth Fell

England
List entry 1007357
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small stone circle on Swarth Fell is a Bronze Age ritual monument situated on the high ground of Swarth Fell in Westmorland. The circle comprises a modest arrangement of stones marking a ceremonial or sacred site, typical of the numerous stone circles distributed across the upland regions of northern England. Such monuments generally date to the Bronze Age, when the construction of stone circles represented an important cultural practice linked to ritual activity, astronomical observation, or communal gathering. The site's elevated moorland location reflects the Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use of the region, with stone circles often positioned in prominent topographical settings across the Cumbrian landscape.

Small stone circle on Swarth Fell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007357. View the official record →

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What is Small stone circle on Swarth Fell?

Small stone circle on Swarth Fell is a Bronze Age ritual monument situated on the high ground of Swarth Fell in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007357.

Who is responsible for protecting Small stone circle on Swarth Fell?

Small stone circle on Swarth Fell 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 1007357.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small stone circle on Swarth Fell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House (4.9 km), Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement at Heck Beck, Bannerdale (5 km), Round cairn on High Raise (5.7 km).

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