Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 150m east of Kingscrag Gate

Round cairn, 150m east of Kingscrag Gate

England
List entry 1011078
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 150m east of Kingscrag Gate is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Northumberland. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones typical of burial structures constructed during the second millennium BCE. Such monuments are characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in northern Britain and represent an important category of prehistoric funerary archaeology. The site's survival and recording contribute to understanding settlement patterns and ritual practices in the upland regions of Northumberland during the Bronze Age.

Round cairn, 150m east of Kingscrag Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 150m east of Kingscrag Gate?

Round cairn, 150m east of Kingscrag Gate is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011078.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 150m east of Kingscrag Gate?

Round cairn, 150m east of Kingscrag Gate 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 1011078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 150m east of Kingscrag Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Roman forts, civil settlement and cemeteries, adjacent length of the Stanegate Roman road and two milestones (5.2 km), Langley Barony Mines, Haydon Bridge (5.4 km), Twice Brewed Roman temporary camp (6.1 km).

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