Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill

Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill

England
List entry 1011160
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill is an ancient monument comprising two upright stones located in Westmorland in the north-west of England. The stones are prehistoric in date, belonging to the Bronze Age period, and form part of the broader landscape of ritual and ceremonial monuments characteristic of upland areas in the Lake District region. Such standing stones, whether occurring singly or in small groups, are thought to have served functions relating to burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial gatherings within prehistoric communities. The monument remains a significant record of the prehistoric settlement and land use patterns of the Westmorland uplands.

Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011160. View the official record →

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What is Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill?

Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill is an ancient monument comprising two upright stones located in Westmorland in the north-west of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011160.

Who is responsible for protecting Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill?

Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill 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 1011160.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two standing stones north-west of Four Stones Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House (0.9 km), Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater (1 km), Settlement SW of Naddle Bridge (2 km).

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