Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 610m east of Glitteringstone

Cairn 610m east of Glitteringstone

England
List entry 1011631
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 610m east of Glitteringstone is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in northern Britain. Such cairns served as enduring monuments to the dead and often contained cremated remains or inhumed burials within central graves or cists. The monument's survival into the modern period, despite its exposure on open moorland, attests to the substantial construction methods employed in its original building.

Cairn 610m east of Glitteringstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011631. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 610m east of Glitteringstone?

Cairn 610m east of Glitteringstone is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011631.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 610m east of Glitteringstone?

Cairn 610m east of Glitteringstone 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 1011631.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 610m east of Glitteringstone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm (3.3 km), Romano-British farmstead, 175m south of Cockpit Well (3.3 km), Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae (3.4 km).

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