Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 250m south east of Low Hall

Round cairn, 250m south east of Low Hall

England
List entry 1014072
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 250m south east of Low Hall, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The site consists of a roughly circular mound of stones, characteristic of cairn construction typical of the Bronze Age period in northern England. Such monuments commonly served as burial places and represent significant ritual and commemorative activity within prehistoric communities. The cairn's survival to the present day, despite agricultural use of the landscape, makes it an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the region.

Round cairn, 250m south east of Low Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014072. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 250m south east of Low Hall?

Round cairn, 250m south east of Low Hall, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014072.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 250m south east of Low Hall?

Round cairn, 250m south east of Low Hall 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 1014072.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 250m south east of Low Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement on Shildon Hill (5.4 km), Welton medieval settlement, open field system and fishponds (5.5 km), Romano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns (6.4 km).

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