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Benthall round cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Northumberland, England. The site is a round cairn, a form of ceremonial burial structure characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in northern Britain. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important survival of the region's early metalworking period landscape. The cairn's construction and positioning reflect the funerary traditions and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities in this part of Northumberland.
Benthall round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008430. View the official record →
Benthall round cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008430.
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.
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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