Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBenthall round cairn

Benthall round cairn

England
List entry 1008430
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Benthall round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of ritual burial practice during this period. It consists of a mounded structure of stones constructed over a burial or burials, a characteristic form of Bronze Age memorial architecture found across northern Britain. The monument survives as an archaeological record of the funerary customs and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in the region.

Benthall round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008430. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Benthall round cairn?

Benthall round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008430.

Who is responsible for protecting Benthall round cairn?

Benthall round cairn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008430.

What other scheduled monuments are near Benthall round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Ebba's chapel and monastic site (0.3 km), Deserted medieval village and chapel at Tughall (3.5 km), Preston Tower (6.4 km).

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