Scheduled MonumentsEnglandReaveley Hill cairn cemetery

Reaveley Hill cairn cemetery

England
List entry 1006469
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Reaveley Hill cairn cemetery is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, comprising multiple cairns that represent a significant concentration of funerary activity from the second millennium BC. The site consists of several burial mounds distributed across the hilltop, reflecting the ritual practices and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities in northern England. Such cairn cemeteries are important archaeological resources for understanding prehistoric burial customs, social organisation, and land use in the region. The monument's survival and designation reflect its value as evidence of early Bronze Age funerary tradition in Northumberland.

Reaveley Hill cairn cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006469. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Reaveley Hill cairn cemetery?

Reaveley Hill cairn cemetery is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, comprising multiple cairns that represent a significant concentration of funerary activity from the second millennium BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006469.

Who is responsible for protecting Reaveley Hill cairn cemetery?

Reaveley Hill cairn cemetery 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 1006469.

What other scheduled monuments are near Reaveley Hill cairn cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Palisaded settlement, 740m north west of Northfieldhead (6 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement 655m south west of White Gate (6.2 km), Cairnfield, unenclosed hut circle settlement and area of cord rig 190m north east of Pigdon's Leap (6.5 km).

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