Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 220m West of Broom House

Round cairn, 220m West of Broom House

England
List entry 1011104
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 220m West of Broom House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The site consists of a circular stone cairn, characteristic of burial practices dating to the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains. The cairn's physical form represents a common funerary tradition across northern Britain during this era, reflecting contemporary beliefs about commemoration and the afterlife. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Northumberland landscape.

Round cairn, 220m West of Broom House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011104. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 220m West of Broom House?

Round cairn, 220m West of Broom House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011104.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 220m West of Broom House?

Round cairn, 220m West of Broom House 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 1011104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 220m West of Broom House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capheaton tilery (3.5 km), Romano-British settlement and Iron Age defended settlement, 550m north east of Shaftoe Grange (4.8 km), Defended settlement, 450m NNW of Ferney Chesters (5 km).

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