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 funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period in northern England. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial sites and represent an important category of archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement and ritual practices in the region. The site's survival to the present day contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary architecture in Northumberland.

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 funerary monument located 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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