Railton, M. D. (2018). Archaeological investigation and analysis of Bronze Age funerary monuments on Brackenber Moor, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society 18 (series 3). Vol 18, pp. 23-42. https://doi.org/10.5284/1084878. Cite this via datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Archaeological investigation and analysis of Bronze Age funerary monuments on Brackenber Moor, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
Issue The name of the volume or issue Issue:	Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society 18 (series 3)
Series The series the publication or report is included in Series:	Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society
Volume Volume number and part Volume:	18
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. Page Start/End:	23 - 42
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1084878
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	This paper presents the results of two seasons of archaeological investigation focusing on earthwork monuments at Brackenber Moor, near Appleby-in-Westmorland, one of which was previously recorded as the site of a possible Roman signal station or tower.The work revealed evidence for Bronze Age funerary activity in the form of an embanked cremation cemetery, forming part of a more extensive prehistoric funerary landscape. Analysis of the cremated remains, and the results of radiocarbon dating, indicate a period of use for the monument in the early Bronze Age. A nearby cairn of likely Bronze Age date was also investigated, revealing an assemblage of Mesolithic and early Neolithic flint tools. These are believed to pre-date the monument, and demonstrate that Brackenber Moor has been utilised for a considerable period. The results of this work have also cast doubt over the extent of the postulated chain of Roman towers previously believed to follow the route of the High Street Roman Road (A66) over Stainmore into the Eden Valley.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	Martin D Railton
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2018
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: Brackenber Moor Place: Appleby-in-Westmorland County: Cumbria Grid Reference: 372060, 518840 (Easting, Northing)
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Subjects / Periods:	BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) Funary monuments (Monus)
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