Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn cemetery 700yds (640m) NE of Cateran Hill

Cairn cemetery 700yds (640m) NE of Cateran Hill

England
List entry 1006453
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn cemetery 700 yards northeast of Cateran Hill is a prehistoric burial monument located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises multiple burial cairns, indicating sustained funerary use across one or more periods of prehistory. Such cairn cemeteries are characteristic of Bronze Age mortuary practice in northern Britain, though some components may date to earlier periods. The monument's landscape position and multi-phase character reflect changing burial customs and the enduring significance of this location as a place for the dead within the local community.

Cairn cemetery 700yds (640m) NE of Cateran Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006453. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn cemetery 700yds (640m) NE of Cateran Hill?

Cairn cemetery 700 yards northeast of Cateran Hill is a prehistoric burial monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006453.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn cemetery 700yds (640m) NE of Cateran Hill?

Cairn cemetery 700yds (640m) NE of Cateran Hill 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 1006453.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn cemetery 700yds (640m) NE of Cateran Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Titlington Pike (7.9 km), Round cairn, 78m south-east of Titlington Pike (7.9 km), Round cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike (7.9 km).

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