Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 1110m north-east of Cartington Castle

Cairn 1110m north-east of Cartington Castle

England
List entry 1008690
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 1110m north-east of Cartington Castle is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn is situated on moorland approximately 1110 metres to the north-east of Cartington Castle, a medieval fortified structure. As a cairn, the monument likely dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric periods, representing evidence of burial or ritual practices in the region during antiquity. The site remains of archaeological interest as part of the broader landscape of ancient monuments in the Northumberland uplands.

Cairn 1110m north-east of Cartington Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008690. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 1110m north-east of Cartington Castle?

Cairn 1110m north-east of Cartington Castle is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008690.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 1110m north-east of Cartington Castle?

Cairn 1110m north-east of Cartington Castle 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 1008690.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 1110m north-east of Cartington Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked rock and adjacent stone setting, 820m east of Whittondean Farm (5 km), Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm (5 km), Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae (5.1 km).

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