Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree prehistoric cairnfields and an associated field system on Corney Fell, 1.2km south east of High Corney

Three prehistoric cairnfields and an associated field system on Corney Fell, 1.2km south east of High Corney

England
List entry 1019140
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The prehistoric cairnfields and associated field system on Corney Fell is a Bronze Age monument complex located in the upland landscape of western Cumberland, approximately 1.2 kilometres south-east of High Corney. The site comprises three distinct cairnfields together with evidence of contemporary agricultural fields, reflecting the extensive pastoral and settlement activities conducted on these fells during the Bronze Age period. The cairns, which vary in size and form, represent burial monuments and clearance heaps accumulated through the cultivation and management of the moorland landscape. This monument group is significant as evidence of prehistoric land use and agricultural organisation in the Lake District uplands, preserving remains from a period when these high ground areas supported more intensive human activity than in later centuries.

Three prehistoric cairnfields and an associated field system on Corney Fell, 1.2km south east of High Corney is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019140. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three prehistoric cairnfields and an associated field system on Corney Fell, 1.2km south east of High Corney?

The prehistoric cairnfields and associated field system on Corney Fell is a Bronze Age monument complex located in the upland landscape of western Cumberland, approximately 1.2 kilometres south-east of High Corney. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019140.

Who is responsible for protecting Three prehistoric cairnfields and an associated field system on Corney Fell, 1.2km south east of High Corney?

Three prehistoric cairnfields and an associated field system on Corney Fell, 1.2km south east of High Corney 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 1019140.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three prehistoric cairnfields and an associated field system on Corney Fell, 1.2km south east of High Corney?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfield on Corney Fell, 680m north east of Charlesground (0.6 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground (0.7 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and two associated hut circles on Corney Fell, 860m north of Buckbarrow Bridge (0.7 km).

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