Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHazely Hill round cairn

Hazely Hill round cairn

England
List entry 1002948
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hazely Hill round cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The cairn comprises a mounded accumulation of stones typical of funerary structures from the prehistoric period. As a round cairn, it represents an important class of monumental burial architecture widespread across northern Britain during the Bronze Age, serving as a durable marker of elite or communal burial practice. The monument's survival into the modern period contributes to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric funerary monuments across the Northumberland landscape.

Hazely Hill round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002948. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hazely Hill round cairn?

Hazely Hill round cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002948.

Who is responsible for protecting Hazely Hill round cairn?

Hazely Hill round cairn 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 1002948.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hazely Hill round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coupland henge and section of droveway, 170m SSW of Cheviot Cottage (7.4 km), Marley Knowe round cairn (8.2 km), Site SW of Thirlings (8.3 km).

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