Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWindrigg Hill round cairn, 440m south of High Murber

Windrigg Hill round cairn, 440m south of High Murber

England
List entry 1007229
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Windrigg Hill round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Westmorland, approximately 440 metres south of High Murber. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones typical of prehistoric burial structures from this period, constructed to mark and contain interred remains. Such monuments are characteristic of upland burial practices in northern England during the Bronze Age, reflecting the ceremonial and social importance placed on the deceased within contemporary communities. The site's location on elevated terrain is consistent with the placement of similar cairns across the Westmorland landscape, where they served as enduring markers within the ritual and settlement geography of ancient populations.

Windrigg Hill round cairn, 440m south of High Murber is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Windrigg Hill round cairn, 440m south of High Murber?

Windrigg Hill round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Westmorland, approximately 440 metres south of High Murber. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007229.

Who is responsible for protecting Windrigg Hill round cairn, 440m south of High Murber?

Windrigg Hill round cairn, 440m south of High Murber 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 1007229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Windrigg Hill round cairn, 440m south of High Murber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike (6.5 km), Small stone circle on White Hag (6.6 km), Round cairn 300m west of Lyvennet Beck (6.7 km).

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