Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag

Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag

England
List entry 1009356
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The site consists of a substantial stone cairn constructed during the prehistoric period, likely serving as a burial marker or ritual monument associated with Bronze Age communities in the region. Its position on the upland terrain reflects the settlement and burial practices of Bronze Age peoples who utilised the moorland landscape of northern England. The monument remains a significant archaeological record of prehistoric funerary traditions in Northumberland.

Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009356. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag?

Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009356.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag?

Cairn 320m WNW 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 1009356.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 320m WNW 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 1km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag (0.7 km), Bastle 150m south west of Morrelhirst (4 km).

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