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 ritual monument of Bronze Age date located in Cumberland. The circle comprises a ring of upright stones set in the landscape, representing the type of ceremonial or astronomical alignment structure characteristic of the second millennium BCE. Such monuments typically served functions related to communal gatherings, celestial observation, or ritual practice among Bronze Age communities. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and belief systems in the Lake District region.

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 ritual monument of Bronze Age date located in Cumberland. 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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