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 prehistoric burial monument situated in Northumberland. The structure comprises a roughly circular mound of stone, characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in northern England. Such cairns typically date to the second millennium BC and served as communal or individual burial places, often marking significant ritual and social sites within the landscape. The monument's survival to the present day provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and settlement patterns in the region.

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 prehistoric burial monument situated 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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