Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of Crooklands

Two standing stones and a round cairn south of Crooklands

England
List entry 1012826
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The two standing stones and round cairn south of Crooklands is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument complex located in Westmorland. The site comprises two upright stones and an associated circular cairn, forming a landscape feature typical of prehistoric monumental activity in the Lake District region. Such monuments are generally attributed to the period between approximately 4000 and 1500 BC, when communities erected standing stones and constructed burial cairns as focal points for ritual and commemorative purposes. The survival of these elements together provides evidence of sustained prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practice in the local area.

Two standing stones and a round cairn south of Crooklands is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012826. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two standing stones and a round cairn south of Crooklands?

The two standing stones and round cairn south of Crooklands is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument complex located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012826.

Who is responsible for protecting Two standing stones and a round cairn south of Crooklands?

Two standing stones and a round cairn south of Crooklands 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 1012826.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two standing stones and a round cairn south of Crooklands?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort in Scarside Plantation (6.6 km), Ring cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar Plantation (7 km), Stone bridge, Cawdale Beck (8.8 km).

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