Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCarved rock, cist and cairnfield 580m west of Hindon Edge

Carved rock, cist and cairnfield 580m west of Hindon Edge

England
List entry 1021116
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The carved rock, cist and cairnfield located 580 metres west of Hindon Edge is a Bronze Age monument complex situated in County Durham. The site comprises a carved rock surface, a stone burial cist, and an associated cairnfield, features typical of Bronze Age funerary and ceremonial landscapes. The carved rock demonstrates evidence of prehistoric rock art, whilst the cist represents a formal burial structure of the period. Together, these elements constitute an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the upland regions of northern England.

Carved rock, cist and cairnfield 580m west of Hindon Edge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021116. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carved rock, cist and cairnfield 580m west of Hindon Edge?

The carved rock, cist and cairnfield located 580 metres west of Hindon Edge is a Bronze Age monument complex situated in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021116.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved rock, cist and cairnfield 580m west of Hindon Edge?

Carved rock, cist and cairnfield 580m west of Hindon Edge 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 1021116.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved rock, cist and cairnfield 580m west of Hindon Edge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barnard Castle: ringwork, shell keep castle, chapel and dovecote (7.8 km), Barnard Castle Bridge (7.8 km), Area of carved bedrock 120m south of The Rigg (8.7 km).

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