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Sunken Kirk
Hob Uid: 37229
Location : Cumbria Copeland Millom Without
Grid Ref : SD1716088170
Summary : Stone circle on Swinside Fell consisting of 55 stones, is of 90ft diameter with a gap to the southeast.
More information : [SD] 17178818 Sunken Kirk Stone Circle [GT] (1) Swinside stone circle known as Sunken Kirk, consists of 55 stones, is of 90ft. diam., with a gap to the southeast. Excavations by trenching took place in March 1901, no finds were reported and there were no traces of a ditch or pavement. Scheduled. [See AO/63/183/1] (2-4) The circle is in good condition consisting of stones from 5 to 10ft. high. (5) Published survey (25") correct. (6) Listed by Burl as a circle with a portal or entrance, 28.7m in diameter. (7)

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Source details : OS 6" (Prov) 1956
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Source details : Trans Cumberland and Westmorland Antiq and Archaeol Soc (NS) 2 1902 pp53-63 Plan (CW Dymond)
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Source details : Trans Cumberland and Westmorland Antiq and Archaeol Soc (NS) 23 1923 p269
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Source details : Ancient Monuments of England and Wales 1961 p30 (MOW)
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Source details : SS Reviser (26.1.51)
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Source details : F1 BHP 19-JAN-71
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Bronze Age
Display Date : Bronze Age
Monument End Date : -700
Monument Start Date : -2600
Monument Type : Stone Circle
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : CU 100
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 18 NE 5
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1900-01-01
End Date : 1900-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1971-01-19
End Date : 1971-01-19

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Sunken Kirk