Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round cairns 70m east of Rydal Beck

Three round cairns 70m east of Rydal Beck

England
List entry 1011351
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round cairns 70m east of Rydal Beck is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland in the Lake District region of north-west England. The site comprises three circular stone cairns arranged in the upland landscape east of Rydal Beck, representing a burial tradition characteristic of prehistoric communities in the region. Such cairn groupings typically date to the second and third millennia BC, though precise dating for this specific monument group has not been firmly established through archaeological investigation. The cairns remain visible as archaeological features within their moorland setting, preserving evidence of prehistoric funerary practice in the Cumbrian landscape.

Three round cairns 70m east of Rydal Beck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011351. View the official record →

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What is Three round cairns 70m east of Rydal Beck?

Three round cairns 70m east of Rydal Beck is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland in the Lake District region of north-west England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011351.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round cairns 70m east of Rydal Beck?

Three round cairns 70m east of Rydal Beck 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 1011351.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round cairns 70m east of Rydal Beck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 180m east of Rydal Beck (0.2 km), Prehistoric rock art, 150m south west of Nook End (3 km), Two rifle ranges on Silver How (4.5 km).

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