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The prehistoric burial mound located 420 metres north-west of East Linkhall is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Northumberland. The mound represents a significant example of early burial practice in northern England, typical of the communal or individual interment structures constructed during the prehistoric period. Its physical form as an earthwork mound would have served to commemorate and mark the graves of the dead, functioning as a focal point for the local community. The monument's survival to the present day, despite agricultural use of the surrounding landscape, provides archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual practices in this region of Northumberland.
Prehistoric burial mound, 420m north west of East Linkhall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018499. View the official record →
The prehistoric burial mound located 420 metres north-west of East Linkhall is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018499.
Prehistoric burial mound, 420m north west of East Linkhall 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 1018499.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hulne Priory (6.4 km), St Leonard's Hospital, Alnwick (7.8 km), Defended settlement, 300m WNW of West Brizlee (8 km).
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