Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm

Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm

England
List entry 1008699
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, England. The site consists of a cairn, a mound constructed from heaped stone typical of prehistoric funerary practices in northern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such cairns served as conspicuous markers of the dead and indicate Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the upland regions of Northumberland. The monument's survival into the modern period contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices in the North East of England.

Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008699. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm?

Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008699.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm?

Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm 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 1008699.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag (3.6 km), Simonside Cairn 670m west-north-west of Old Stell Crag (3.8 km), Bastle 150m south west of Morrelhirst (4.1 km).

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