Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm

Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm

England
List entry 1008892
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Whitefield Shank is a Bronze Age burial monument located in the upland landscape of Northumberland, approximately 1100 metres south-southwest of Hepple Whitefield Farm. The cairn survives as a mounded earthwork composed of stone and earth, characteristic of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments were constructed as burial places for individuals of status within prehistoric communities and typically contained grave goods reflecting the deceased's rank and period. This example contributes to the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the upland regions of northern England.

Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008892. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm?

Cairn on Whitefield Shank is a Bronze Age burial monument located in the upland landscape of Northumberland, approximately 1100 metres south-southwest of Hepple Whitefield Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008892.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm?

Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield 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 1008892.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 18th century water mill at Grasslees (2.7 km), Bastle at The Raw Farm (3.9 km), Bastle, 500m west of High Shaw (4.6 km).

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