Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick

Group of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick

England
List entry 1011099
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Group of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The site comprises multiple round cairns of the type characteristically built during the second millennium before the present, serving as funerary structures for elite members of Bronze Age communities. The cairns are situated near Hob's Nick, a topographical feature in the landscape, and represent the ritual practices of prehistoric populations in the northern English uplands. Such grouped cairn sites are common across the moorlands of Northumberland and evidence the sustained use of high ground for burial and ceremonial purposes during the Bronze Age.

Group of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011099. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick?

Group of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011099.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick?

Group of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick 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 1011099.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cupmarked stone, 690m south-west of Wagtail Farm (8.7 km), Standing stone, 810m north-east of Whittondean Farm (8.9 km), Medieval monastic sheep farm (bercaria), 550m north-east of Whittondean Farm (8.9 km).

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