Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage

Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage

England
List entry 1008995
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The site comprises a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial cairn, typical of funerary practices in northern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such cairns served as durable markers of elite or community burial sites and often contained cremated or inhumed remains. The monument's survival into the modern period, despite agricultural activity in the surrounding landscape, attests to its substantial original construction.

Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008995. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage?

Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008995.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage?

Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns 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 1008995.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric settlement, funerary and agricultural remains, 650m south of South Monkridge Bridge (5.4 km), Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse (6.6 km), Low Cleughs Bastle, 580m NNE of Low Leam Farm (7.3 km).

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