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Burnt mound between Knottwell Sike and Bell Sike is an archaeological site located approximately 420 metres north-east of Stotley Grange in Durham. The monument comprises a mound of burnt stone and associated deposits, which represents the remains of thermal processing activity characteristic of Bronze Age communities. Such burnt mounds, known colloquially as "fulachta fiadh" in Irish tradition, are typically interpreted as the residues of heating stones for cooking or industrial purposes, though their precise function remains debated among archaeologists. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and economic activity within the Durham region.
Burnt mound between Knottwell Sike and Bell Sike, 420m north east of Stotley Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019461. View the official record →
Burnt mound between Knottwell Sike and Bell Sike is an archaeological site located approximately 420 metres north-east of Stotley Grange in Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019461.
Burnt mound between Knottwell Sike and Bell Sike, 420m north east of Stotley Grange 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 1019461.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked rock outcrop at the base of a wall 120m east of East Loups's, Cotherstone Moor (9 km), Cup and groove marked rock on Goldsborough Rigg, Cotherstone Moor, 920m south east of Pitcher House (9 km), Cup and ring marked rock on Goldsborough Rigg, Cotherstone Moor, 870m south south east of Pitcher House (9.1 km).
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