Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age round cairn on summit of Hart Heugh, 780m south west of Earlehillhead

Bronze Age round cairn on summit of Hart Heugh, 780m south west of Earlehillhead

England
List entry 1018446
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hart Heugh round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the summit of Hart Heugh in Northumberland, approximately 780 metres south-west of Earlehillhead. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age, when such monuments served as burial sites for individuals of the community. Its position on the high ground reflects the deliberate placement of these cairns in prominent topographical locations, which was characteristic Bronze Age burial practice across northern Britain. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument and remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary customs and settlement patterns in Northumberland.

Bronze Age round cairn on summit of Hart Heugh, 780m south west of Earlehillhead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018446. View the official record →

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What is Bronze Age round cairn on summit of Hart Heugh, 780m south west of Earlehillhead?

Hart Heugh round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the summit of Hart Heugh in Northumberland, approximately 780 metres south-west of Earlehillhead. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018446.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age round cairn on summit of Hart Heugh, 780m south west of Earlehillhead?

Bronze Age round cairn on summit of Hart Heugh, 780m south west of Earlehillhead 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 1018446.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age round cairn on summit of Hart Heugh, 780m south west of Earlehillhead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement S of Hare Law (8.3 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement, associated field system and cairnfield on Standrop Rigg, 820m north west of Linhope Spout (8.6 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system, cairnfield and cord rig cultivation immediately north west of Linhope Spout (8.6 km).

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