Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall stone circle on White Hag

Small stone circle on White Hag

England
List entry 1011626
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Small stone circle on White Hag is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located on the moorland of White Hag in Westmorland, in the north-west of England. The circle comprises a modest arrangement of stones set upon the open fell, typical of the smaller ritual monuments constructed during the Bronze Age across the Lake District and surrounding upland regions. Such circles served ceremonial, astronomical, or commemorative functions within Bronze Age communities, though the precise ritual purpose of this particular example remains undetermined. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of regional significance, contributing to the broader landscape of Bronze Age stone circles that characterise the upland archaeology of northern England.

Small stone circle on White Hag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011626. View the official record →

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What is Small stone circle on White Hag?

Small stone circle on White Hag is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located on the moorland of White Hag in Westmorland, in the north-west of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011626.

Who is responsible for protecting Small stone circle on White Hag?

Small stone circle on White Hag 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 1011626.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small stone circle on White Hag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings (0.7 km), Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (1.6 km), Round cairn on Howenook Pike (1.7 km).

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