Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 1.36km west of Middle House

Round cairn, 1.36km west of Middle House

England
List entry 1008421
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 1.36km west of Middle House, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises a circular mound constructed from stone, characteristic of cairn-building traditions prevalent during the Bronze Age in northern Britain. Such monuments typically served as burial places for individuals of status within their communities and represent important evidence of funerary practices and social organisation during the second millennium BC. The cairn's survival as a discrete earthwork demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age monumental landscapes across the Northumbrian uplands.

Round cairn, 1.36km west of Middle House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 1.36km west of Middle House?

Round cairn, 1.36km west of Middle House, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008421.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 1.36km west of Middle House?

Round cairn, 1.36km 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 1008421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 1.36km 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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