Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 140m SSW of Macartney's Cave

Round cairn, 140m SSW of Macartney's Cave

England
List entry 1011083
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 140m SSW of Macartney's Cave is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn consists of a mound of stones raised over a burial deposit, a common burial practice in northern Britain during the Bronze Age, roughly 2200 to 700 BCE. Such round cairns typically functioned as territorial markers and repositories for the dead, often containing cremated remains or inhumations accompanied by grave goods. The monument survives as a visible earthwork feature and forms part of the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the region.

Round cairn, 140m SSW of Macartney's Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011083. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 140m SSW of Macartney's Cave?

Round cairn, 140m SSW of Macartney's Cave is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011083.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 140m SSW of Macartney's Cave?

Round cairn, 140m SSW of Macartney's Cave 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 1011083.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 140m SSW of Macartney's Cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cupmarked stone, 690m south-west of Wagtail Farm (8.8 km), Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm (9 km), Standing stone, 810m north-east of Whittondean Farm (9 km).

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