Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 100m south of Torleehouse

Round cairn 100m south of Torleehouse

England
List entry 1014920
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 100m south of Torleehouse is a prehistoric burial monument located in Northumberland. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of funerary architecture common in northern Britain during this period. Such round cairns typically served as communal or individual burial sites, often constructed from stone gathered from the surrounding landscape. The monument's survival to the present day provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the region.

Round cairn 100m south of Torleehouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014920. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 100m south of Torleehouse?

Round cairn 100m south of Torleehouse is a prehistoric burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014920.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 100m south of Torleehouse?

Round cairn 100m south of Torleehouse 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 1014920.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 100m south of Torleehouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed native settlements, cultivation terraces and cairn field south west of Mounthooly (7.3 km), Bronze Age cairnfield, prehistoric enclosure, Romano-British settlement and medieval shielings 500m south of Mounthooly (7.5 km), Shieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly (7.9 km).

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