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 burial monument located in Westmorland, England, situated approximately 440 metres south of High Murber. The cairn consists of a roughly circular mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age, reflecting the funerary practices characteristic of that period when communities across northern England erected such monuments to mark the graves of significant individuals. The site represents an important element of the prehistoric landscape of the Lake District region and contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement and burial patterns in upland Westmorland. It is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1007229.

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

Windrigg Hill round cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England, situated 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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