Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor Divock

The Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor Divock

England
List entry 1007367
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor Divock, is a Bronze Age ritual and settlement complex located on the moorland of Westmorland. The stone circle itself comprises a ring of upright stones forming a ceremonial or communal gathering space typical of Bronze Age religious practice, whilst the clearance cairns represent evidence of contemporary or subsequent agricultural activity, indicating land management and cultivation on the moor. The site demonstrates the Bronze Age exploitation of upland terrain for both ceremonial purposes and pastoral farming. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the Lake District uplands.

The Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor Divock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007367. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor Divock?

The Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor Divock, is a Bronze Age ritual and settlement complex located on the moorland of Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007367.

Who is responsible for protecting The Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor Divock?

The Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor Divock 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 1007367.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor Divock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn north of Four Stones Hill (5.9 km), Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill (6 km), Enclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones Hill (6 km).

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