Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House

Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House

England
List entry 1019921
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The site comprises a grouping of cairns, which are piles of stones constructed as burial markers and ritual structures characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in northern Britain. Such cairnfields represent important archaeological evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary customs across the upland regions of Northumberland. The monument's survival to the present day contributes to understanding the Bronze Age landscape and the spatial organisation of burial practices within specific territorial areas.

Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019921. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House?

Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019921.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House?

Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House 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 1019921.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leafield Edge medieval settlement and field system (7.5 km), Palisaded settlement on Hart Law (8.1 km), Round cairn 830m SSE of Ewartly (8.2 km).

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