Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab

Round cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab

England
List entry 1011085
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The site consists of a circular cairn, a constructed mound of stones typically erected during the Bronze Age as a funerary structure to mark and cover a burial or cremation. Such cairns represent an important category of upland monument in northern England, reflecting the settlement and ceremonial practices of Bronze Age communities. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents a significant archaeological survival from prehistoric times in the wider landscape of Northumberland.

Round cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011085. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab?

Round cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011085.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab?

Round cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab 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 1011085.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 160m south of Hard Nab?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked rock and adjacent stone setting, 820m east of Whittondean Farm (8.4 km), Cup and ring marked rock, 940m south-west of Wagtail Farm (8.4 km), Cairn 570m east-north-east of Wittondean Farm (8.5 km).

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