Site of the row. View from the north west.
A possible double stone row measuring 112m long, including six medium and large-sized orthostats leading from a stone circle situated on a gentle east facing slope. The row may however also represent a single row with two or possibly three outliers. The row is orientated north west to south east and stands in the vicinity of several cairns and two stone circles.
Location
| England | Cumbria | Rest of England | NY 54733 46779 |
| Lat 54.81385192 Long -2.70603361 | |||
Map showing the location of Broomrigg A stone row.
Plan of Broomrigg stone row and circle (Source: Hodgson, 1935).
Characteristics
| Type: Double | Length: 112m |
| No. of stones: 6 | Size of stones: Only large |
| Orientation: 138° | Altitude: 195m |
| Upper end: – | Lower end: Stone circle |
| Straight (Yes or No) : No | Sea View: No |
| Context: Stone circle and cairn | |
| Notes: | |
Other Information
| Public Access: Access appears to be permitted when forestry operations are not active. |
| Land Status: |
| Scheduled Ancient Monument: Yes |
Identification
Category: Possible. This is a problematic site in terms of interpretation. The survey carried out by K.S. Hodgson in 1934 depicts a single row of three stones leading north west from the stone circle with two other outliers close to the field wall. The Historic England scheduling description mentions six stones forming either side of a double stone alignment. The situation is further confused by recent damage caused by trees being uprooted and other removed. At the time of the field visit only three stones were identified with certainty. The others may have been removed or hidden by vegetation. It is possible to be fairly confident that at least one row of three stones leading from the stone circle exists or once existed and until proven otherwise there is a possibility that there was a double row here. Another visit during the winter when the vegetation is less obstructive may resolve the matter.
Photographs
Plan showing position of numbered stones.
Stone 1 measures 0.9m long by 0.8m wide and 0.3m high. View from south (Scale 1m).
Stone 2 at NY 54773 46761 may have formed part of the row. View from north.
Alternatively perhaps this stone forms part of the row. View from north.
Stone 3 measures 0.5m long by 0.45m wide and stands 0.33m high. View from north (Scale 1m).
Stone 3 had a lucky escape. View from west (Scale 1m).
Stone 4 stands 0.93m high and has been incorporated into a drystone wall. View from west (Scale 1m).
The eastern side of stone 4. View from south (Scale 1m).
Access Information
The stone row is in a working forest and access is therefore sensibly restricted on occasions. Parking is available at NY 54190 46783. From here walk along the forest tracks to the row.
Online Resources
Megalithic Portal Modern Antiquarian PastScape Hodgson
Other References
Burl, A., 1993, From Carnac to Callanish – The prehistoric rows and avenues of Britain, Ireland and Brittany, Yale University Press, New York and London, pg. 214.
Timeline
VISITED:- 2nd August 2017
FIRST PUBLISHED:- 12th February 2016
LAST UPDATED:- 30th January 2018
