Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 1250m north-east of Cartington Castle

Cairn 1250m north-east of Cartington Castle

England
List entry 1008691
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 1250m north-east of Cartington Castle is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, England. The site consists of a stone cairn, a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, likely dating to the second millennium BCE. Such cairns typically mark the burial of individuals of status within prehistoric communities and often contained cremated or inhumed remains alongside grave goods. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practice in the Northumberland landscape.

Cairn 1250m north-east of Cartington Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008691. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 1250m north-east of Cartington Castle?

Cairn 1250m north-east of Cartington Castle is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008691.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 1250m north-east of Cartington Castle?

Cairn 1250m 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 1008691.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 1250m 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 (5.5 km), Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm (5.5 km), Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae (5.6 km).

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