Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave

Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave

England
List entry 1011084
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The site consists of a circular mound constructed from stone, a characteristic form of burial monument constructed during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2300 to 800 BCE. Such cairns typically contained cremated or inhumed remains and served as territorial and ceremonial markers within prehistoric landscapes. The monument's survival demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age burial practice in the upland regions of northern England.

Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011084. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave?

Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011084.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave?

Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave 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 1011084.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cupmarked stone, 690m south-west of Wagtail Farm (8.7 km), Standing stone, 810m north-east of Whittondean Farm (8.9 km), Medieval monastic sheep farm (bercaria), 550m north-east of Whittondean Farm (8.9 km).

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