Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 1150m north-east of Cartington Castle

Cairn 1150m north-east of Cartington Castle

England
List entry 1008689
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 1150m north-east of Cartington Castle is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The cairn represents the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region, constructed during the Bronze Age period as a burial structure or ceremonial marker. Its proximity to Cartington Castle, a later medieval fortified residence, reflects the long chronological span of human settlement and activity across this landscape. The monument survives as a landscape feature testament to the area's archaeological significance from prehistoric through medieval periods.

Cairn 1150m north-east of Cartington Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008689. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 1150m north-east of Cartington Castle?

Cairn 1150m north-east of Cartington Castle is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008689.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 1150m north-east of Cartington Castle?

Cairn 1150m 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 1008689.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 1150m 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 (5.2 km), Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm (5.2 km), Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae (5.3 km).

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