Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone circle 410m SSW of Great Knott, Lacra

Stone circle 410m SSW of Great Knott, Lacra

England
List entry 1009110
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle 410m SSW of Great Knott, Lacra is a Bronze Age ritual monument located in Cumberland. The circle comprises a ring of standing stones typical of prehistoric ceremonial sites in the Lake District region, dating to the second millennium BC. Such circles served important communal functions in Bronze Age society, likely associated with ritual gatherings and astronomical observation. The monument represents a significant example of the stone circle tradition that flourished across northern Britain during this period.

Stone circle 410m SSW of Great Knott, Lacra is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009110. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle 410m SSW of Great Knott, Lacra?

Stone circle 410m SSW of Great Knott, Lacra is a Bronze Age ritual monument located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009110.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle 410m SSW of Great Knott, Lacra?

Stone circle 410m SSW of Great Knott, Lacra 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 1009110.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle 410m SSW of Great Knott, Lacra?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle and funerary cairn 440m south west of Great Knott, Lacra (0.1 km), Two stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment at Great Knott, Lacra (0.3 km), Stone circle west of Great Knott, Lacra (0.4 km).

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