Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House

Three round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House

England
List entry 1007224
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. The site comprises three burial cairns arranged as a group within the upland landscape, typical of Bronze Age sepulchral practice in northern England during the second and early first millennia BC. Such cairn groups served as markers of territorial or familial significance within prehistoric communities and often contained cremated or inhumed remains. The monument survives as earthwork evidence of Bronze Age mortuary custom and land use in the region.

Three round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007224. View the official record →

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What is Three round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House?

Three round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007224.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House?

Three round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House 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 1007224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round cairns 190m south of White Brackens House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giants' Graves, four pillow mounds 300m south east of White Brackens House (0.2 km), Lammerside Castle medieval tower house (0.6 km), Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Lammerside Castle (0.9 km).

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