Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 670m south of Great Tosson

Cairn 670m south of Great Tosson

England
List entry 1011606
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 670m south of Great Tosson is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practice in northern Britain during the second millennium BCE. Such cairns served as prominent territorial markers and repositories for cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The monument's survival in the landscape reflects the enduring physical character of Bronze Age funerary architecture in the upland regions of Northumberland.

Cairn 670m south of Great Tosson is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011606. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 670m south of Great Tosson?

Cairn 670m south of Great Tosson is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011606.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 670m south of Great Tosson?

Cairn 670m south of Great Tosson 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 1011606.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 670m south of Great Tosson?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Simonside Cairn 670m west-north-west of Old Stell Crag (1.2 km), Cairn 1km west-north-west of Old Stell Crag (1.2 km), Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag (1.3 km).

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