Cumbria's Prehistoric Monuments
Map showing the location of Cumbria's Prehistoric Monuments, as described in Adam Morgan Ibbotson's book.
Appleby Golf Course Enclosure
Appleby Golf Course, located on Brackenber Moor in Cumbria, is situated within a landscape rich with prehistoric earthworks, specifically dating to the late Bronze Age or Iron Age (c. 800 BC – c. 100 AD). The site features several archaeological monuments identified through aerial photography and survey, including a circular ditched enclosure on the golf course itself.
Key Archaeological Features on/near Brackenber Moor
- The Enclosure: A circular earthwork, likely a prehistoric settlement, is located on a natural headland on the southwestern side of the moor. It consists of a bank and ditch, with a single entrance.
- Burial Sites: The Cumbria County Council Historic Environment Record (HER) has identified four possible burial sites on a ridge situated between the golf clubhouse and the main moorland.
- “Druidical Judgement Seat”: A feature known by this name, which may be a prehistoric enclosure, is located in the vicinity.
- Crematorium Site: Excavations in 1935 revealed a pit containing human and animal remains, along with charcoal, indicating a possible cremation site, sometimes referred to in older reports as a “hearth” or “crematorium”.
- Burnt Mounds/Pits: Features found on the moor have included pits containing black earth and charcoal, some covered with stone.
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