Where is Kirkby Moor ring cairn?

Kirkby Moor ring cairn is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA17 7YB), in the parish of Kirkby Ireleth.

How do I get to Kirkby Moor ring cairn?

The nearest railway station is Kirkby-in-Furness, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA17 7YB.

Is Kirkby Moor ring cairn a protected site?

Yes — Kirkby Moor ring cairn is part of the Kirkby Moor - 1006121 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Kirkby Moor ring cairn free to visit?

Yes, Kirkby Moor ring cairn is free to enter.

How do I get to Kirkby Moor ring cairn?

The nearest railway station is Kirkby-in-Furness, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA17 7YB.

Burial mounds & barrows · North West England

Kirkby Moor ring cairn

In or near Foxfield.

Free admission

Kirkby Moor ring cairn — a burial mound in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Kirkby-in-Furness · 2.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Kirkby Moor ring cairn is a burial mound located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kirkby Moor - 1006121 SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Kirkby Moor ring cairn is a burial mound located in North-West England. It is an archaeological site of significance, reflecting ancient funerary practices. The structure is notable for its circular form, characteristic of prehistoric burial monuments in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.2372, -3.1500
District: Westmorland and Furness
Parish: Kirkby Ireleth
Postcode: LA17 7YB
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
Nearest railway station: Kirkby-in-Furness — 2.5 km

Sources

osm: way/804910800 (ODbL)

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