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 burial monument located in Northumberland. The site comprises a collection of cairns, which are substantial mounds of stones constructed as funerary monuments during the Bronze Age period. Such cairn groups are characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age ritual landscape of northern England, serving as burial markers for the dead and potentially functioning as territorial or ancestral markers across the landscape. The survival of multiple cairns at this location provides evidence of sustained use of the site across the Bronze Age period.

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 burial monument located in Northumberland. 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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