Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment at Great Knott, Lacra

Two stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment at Great Knott, Lacra

England
List entry 1009111
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Great Knott, Lacra is a Bronze Age ceremonial landscape comprising two stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment situated in Cumberland, England. The monument represents a significant phase of prehistoric ritual activity, with the stone circles forming the principal focus of the site whilst the avenue and alignment extending across the landscape suggest planned ceremonial approaches and sightlines characteristic of Bronze Age sacred geography. The physical remains demonstrate the considerable labour invested in constructing these monuments, though the circles themselves are now reduced to low stone settings rather than standing structures. This complex of features reflects the widespread tradition of monumental stone construction that flourished across northern Britain during the Bronze Age.

Two stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment at Great Knott, Lacra is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment at Great Knott, Lacra?

Great Knott, Lacra is a Bronze Age ceremonial landscape comprising two stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment situated in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009111.

Who is responsible for protecting Two stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment at Great Knott, Lacra?

Two stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment at Great Knott, Lacra 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 1009111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment at Great Knott, Lacra?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle west of Great Knott, Lacra (0.2 km), Stone circle 410m SSW of Great Knott, Lacra (0.3 km), Stone circle and funerary cairn 440m south west of Great Knott, Lacra (0.4 km).

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