Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone circle NW of Seascale How Farm

Stone circle NW of Seascale How Farm

England
List entry 1007159
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle NW of Seascale How Farm is a prehistoric ceremonial monument located in Cumberland, England. The circle belongs to the Bronze Age period and forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of upland Cumberland, where such monuments are distributed across the moorland terrain. Like other stone circles of its type, it would have served ritual or communal functions for the prehistoric communities inhabiting the region, though the specific circumstances of its construction and use remain subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1007159.

Stone circle NW of Seascale How Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007159. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle NW of Seascale How Farm?

Stone circle NW of Seascale How Farm is a prehistoric ceremonial monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007159.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle NW of Seascale How Farm?

Stone circle NW of Seascale How Farm 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 1007159.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle NW of Seascale How Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High cross in St Mary's churchyard (4.1 km), Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard (4.1 km), Calder Abbey (4.3 km).

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