Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairns on Knock Hill

Cairns on Knock Hill

England
List entry 1006499
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairns on Knock Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, consisting of a group of burial cairns situated on elevated moorland. These stone-built structures date to the Bronze Age period and represent evidence of prehistoric burial practices in the region. The cairns form part of the wider landscape of Bronze Age monuments found across the Northumberland uplands, reflecting the settlement and ritual patterns of early metal-working communities in northern England. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary tradition in this area.

Cairns on Knock Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006499. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairns on Knock Hill?

Cairns on Knock Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, consisting of a group of burial cairns situated on elevated moorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006499.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairns on Knock Hill?

Cairns on Knock 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 1006499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairns on Knock Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate (5.4 km), High Knowes palisaded settlements, field system, cord rig, linear boundary and enclosed settlement 600m west of White Gate (5.4 km), Palisaded settlement, 740m north west of Northfieldhead (5.5 km).

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