Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 240m east of Ravens Pike

Round cairn, 240m east of Ravens Pike

England
List entry 1014078
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 240m east of Ravens Pike, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones that would have served as a burial marker and ritual focal point for prehistoric communities in the region. Such monuments are characteristic of upland areas in northern England and reflect the burial practices and territorial organisation of early farming societies. The site's survival on the open moorland landscape indicates its significance within the prehistoric settlement pattern of the Northumberland uplands.

Round cairn, 240m east of Ravens Pike is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 240m east of Ravens Pike?

Round cairn, 240m east of Ravens Pike, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014078.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 240m east of Ravens Pike?

Round cairn, 240m east of Ravens Pike 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 1014078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 240m east of Ravens Pike?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp and prehistoric round cairn 700m north-east of Bellshiel Bridge (7.3 km), Roman camp, 400m SSW of Sills Farm (7.5 km), Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm (7.8 km).

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