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

Three prehistoric cairnfields and an associated field system on Corney Fell is a Bronze Age monument complex located 1.2 kilometres south-east of High Corney in Cumberland. The site comprises multiple cairns distributed across the fell, together with the remains of an ancient field system that reflects the agricultural exploitation of the upland landscape during prehistory. The monuments demonstrate patterns of settlement and land use characteristic of Bronze Age communities in northern England, with the cairnfields likely representing funerary or ceremonial structures whilst the field boundaries indicate contemporary pastoral or arable management of the surrounding terrain.

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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What is 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 is a Bronze Age monument complex located 1.2 kilometres south-east of High Corney in Cumberland. 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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