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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. The site comprises three distinct circular stone mounds characteristic of burial cairns from the second millennium BCE, positioned in the upland landscape near Rydal Beck. Such monuments typically served as focal points for Bronze Age communities, marking burial or ceremonial sites of social significance. The three-cairn grouping suggests either contemporary construction or successive use across generations, reflecting patterns of funerary practice common in the Lake District uplands during the Bronze Age.

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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. 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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