Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery

Stone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery

England
List entry 1007628
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual monument located in Westmorland, Cumbria. The circle comprises standing stones arranged in a roughly circular configuration, representative of the numerous prehistoric ceremonial monuments that characterise the upland regions of northern England. Such stone circles typically date from the late Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age, serving functions related to ritual, gathering, or astronomical observation. The monument contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practice in the Lake District uplands.

Stone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007628. View the official record →

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What is Stone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery?

Stone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual monument located in Westmorland, Cumbria. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007628.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery?

Stone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery 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 1007628.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs Pottery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Trainford Brow (3.3 km), Romano-British settlement at Cragside Wood (6 km), Moated site and annexe east of Setterahpark Wood (7 km).

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