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 ceremonial and ritual monument located on upland terrain in Westmorland. The stone circle itself consists of a ring of stones of modest proportions, typical of later prehistoric ritual sites in the north of England, whilst the surrounding clearance cairns represent evidence of Iron Age or later agricultural land use and clearance. The monument complex demonstrates the sustained occupation and use of this moorland landscape across multiple prehistoric periods. The site forms part of the broader pattern of ritual and domestic activity characteristic of the upland zones of north-western England during the Bronze Age and subsequent periods.

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 ceremonial and ritual monument located on upland terrain in 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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