Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorthern ring cairn on Coldsmouth Hill

Northern ring cairn on Coldsmouth Hill

England
List entry 1009531
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Northern ring cairn on Coldsmouth Hill is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and consists of a circular stone structure with a defined outer ring, characteristic of ring cairn monuments found across northern Britain. Such monuments typically served ceremonial or burial functions within Bronze Age communities, though the specific details of use at this particular site remain archaeologically unclear. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork and contributes to the archaeological landscape of the wider Coldsmouth Hill area.

Northern ring cairn on Coldsmouth Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009531. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Northern ring cairn on Coldsmouth Hill?

Northern ring cairn on Coldsmouth Hill is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009531.

Who is responsible for protecting Northern ring cairn on Coldsmouth Hill?

Northern ring cairn on Coldsmouth 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 1009531.

What other scheduled monuments are near Northern ring cairn on Coldsmouth Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park Law,fort (8.5 km), Park Law,homestead 500m SE of (8.9 km), Bonnie Laws,settlement and field system 850m NE of Cocklawfoot (8.9 km).

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