Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 150m ESE of Kingscrag Gate

Round cairn, 150m ESE of Kingscrag Gate

England
List entry 1009467
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 150m ESE of Kingscrag Gate is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The site consists of a circular mound of stone and earth constructed as a burial cairn, typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments commonly contained inhumations or cremations and served as focal points for ritual activity. The cairn's survival as an archaeological feature contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Northumberland uplands.

Round cairn, 150m ESE of Kingscrag Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009467. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

Round cairn, 150m ESE of Kingscrag Gate is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009467.

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

Round cairn, 150m ESE 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 1009467.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 150m ESE 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 km).

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