Reasons for Designation
Round cairns are prehistoric funerary monuments dating to the Bronze Age
(c.2000-700 BC). They were constructed as stone mounds covering single or
multiple burials. These burials may be placed within the mound in stone-lined
compartments called cists. In some cases the cairn was surrounded by a ditch.
Often occupying prominent locations, cairns are a major visual element in the
modern landscape. They are a relatively common feature of the uplands and are
the stone equivalent of the earthen round barrows of the lowlands. Their
considerable variation in form and longevity as a monument type provide
important information on the diversity of beliefs and social organisation
amongst early prehistoric communities. They are particularly representative of
their period and a substantial proportion of surviving examples are considered
worthy of protection.
Details
The monument includes a round cairn of Bronze Age date, situated just below
the summit of Gains Law with extensive views to the north. The cairn is
visible as a mound of stone, 3m in diameter and standing to 0.3m high. The
remains of a kerb are visible on the south side.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
Legacy System number:
31743
Legacy System:
RSM
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