Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 1.34km west of Middle House

Round cairn, 1.34km west of Middle House

England
List entry 1008422
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 1.34km west of Middle House, is a prehistoric burial monument located in Northumberland. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of funerary architecture characteristic of that period, when such stone-built mounds served as communal or individual burial sites across northern Britain. The monument consists of a circular accumulation of stones, typical of round cairn construction from this era. Such cairns are important archaeological features that provide evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns, burial practices, and the ritual landscape of prehistoric Northumberland.

Round cairn, 1.34km west of Middle House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008422. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 1.34km west of Middle House?

Round cairn, 1.34km west of Middle House, is a prehistoric burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008422.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 1.34km west of Middle House?

Round cairn, 1.34km west of Middle House 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 1008422.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 1.34km west of Middle House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp, 290m north west of Seldom Seen (2.4 km), Langley Barony Mines, Haydon Bridge (3.2 km), Bastles at Chesterwood (4.6 km).

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