Archaeological sites · North West England
Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag
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Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag — archaeological site in Eskdale, Copeland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eskdale Green · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag is a place of interest in North-West England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Eskdale Green, about 2.7 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brantrake Moss & Devoke Water SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag is an archaeological site located in North-West England. Designated as a scheduled monument, it is part of the Brantrake Moss & Devoke Water SSSI. The site reflects significant historical land use and settlement patterns from prehistoric times.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3649, -3.3002
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Eskdale
- Postcode
- CA19 1TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Eskdale Green — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17666093 (CC0)
- commons: Prehistoric cairnfield (geograph 6971157).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag?
- Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA19 1TT), in the parish of Eskdale.
- What is Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag?
- Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag — archaeological site in Eskdale, Copeland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Eskdale Green, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA19 1TT.
- Is Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag a listed building?
- Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag is part of the Brantrake Moss & Devoke Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag free to visit?
- Yes, Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prehistoric cairnfield, associated field system and hut circle east of Water Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Eskdale Green, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA19 1TT.