Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage

Round barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage

England
List entry 1014503
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a funerary practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of status within their communities. The monument is situated in the wider landscape of Northumberland, an area rich in prehistoric archaeology and containing numerous examples of similar barrow monuments from this period. Its official designation and protection reflect its importance as an archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in northern England.

Round barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014503. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage?

Round barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014503.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage?

Round barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage 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 1014503.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote 150yds (140m) NE of Lepers' Hospital (0.4 km), Unknown wreck, 600m ENE of Bamburgh Castle (0.9 km), Spindlestone Heughs defended settlement (3.2 km).

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