Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 1.2km NNW of Ferneyrigg

Round cairn, 1.2km NNW of Ferneyrigg

England
List entry 1011109
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 1.2km NNW of Ferneyrigg, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Northumberland. The monument consists of a roughly circular mound of stones typical of cairn construction from the prehistoric period. Such monuments served as burial places and form part of the wider landscape of Bronze Age funerary practices across northern England. The site is recorded as a scheduled monument under the National Heritage List for England, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of early settlement and ritual activity in the region.

Round cairn, 1.2km NNW of Ferneyrigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011109. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 1.2km NNW of Ferneyrigg?

Round cairn, 1.2km NNW of Ferneyrigg, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011109.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 1.2km NNW of Ferneyrigg?

Round cairn, 1.2km NNW of Ferneyrigg 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 1011109.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 1.2km NNW of Ferneyrigg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunn Crags farmstead and irregular enclosed field system, 950m north-west of Colwell (8.6 km), Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell (8.7 km), Blue Crags hillfort, 730m north-west of Colwell (8.8 km).

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