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Sampson's Bratfull, Cumberland

Sampson's Bratfull is a burial chamber in Cumberland. It is also the largest burial cairn of Stockdale Moor and situated about five miles east of Egremont. The legends surrounding this site suggest that the stones were carried by the devil in this 'brat' or as otherwise known as his apron. The site probably dates to the Neolithic period.It is within the council area of Cumberland.

Place Type: Prehistoric Burial Site
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.459621,-3.392033
Grid Reference: NY 0985 0803
Civil Parish: Ennerdale and Kinniside CP
Council Area: Cumberland CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA

GBPN ID: 304250
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Sampson's_Bratfull,_Cumberland_304250

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