Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 1km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag

Cairn 1km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag

England
List entry 1011615
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 1 km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, England. The site consists of a cairn, a mound constructed from stones accumulated over an inhumed burial or burials, typical of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period. Such cairns represent significant evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary behaviour in the upland regions of northern England. The monument's survival and statutory protection under the National Heritage List for England designation reflects its importance to understanding Bronze Age communities and their relationship with the Northumbrian landscape.

Cairn 1km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011615. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 1km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag?

Cairn 1 km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011615.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 1km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag?

Cairn 1km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag 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 1011615.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 1km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Simonside Cairn 670m west-north-west of Old Stell Crag (0.3 km), Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag (0.7 km), Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm (4 km).

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