Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield, on eastern edge of Ros Hill Wood

Cairnfield, on eastern edge of Ros Hill Wood

England
List entry 1006461
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield is a Bronze Age burial monument located on the eastern edge of Ros Hill Wood in Northumberland. The site comprises multiple cairns, characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period, when such stone-built monuments were constructed across northern Britain to mark the graves of significant community members. The physical remains consist of the accumulated stone structures that once formed substantial mounds, though like many upland cairn fields, the site has experienced some degradation over the millennia since its construction. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practice in the Northumberland landscape.

Cairnfield, on eastern edge of Ros Hill Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006461. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield, on eastern edge of Ros Hill Wood?

Cairnfield is a Bronze Age burial monument located on the eastern edge of Ros Hill Wood in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006461.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield, on eastern edge of Ros Hill Wood?

Cairnfield, on eastern edge of Ros Hill Wood 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 1006461.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield, on eastern edge of Ros Hill Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead on Beanley Moor, 500m SSE of Broom House (7.6 km), Romano-British enclosed settlement on Beanley Moor, 800m south-east of Broomhouse (7.8 km), Defended settlement on Beanley Moor 780m east of Beanley South Side Farm (7.8 km).

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