Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood

Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood

England
List entry 1008564
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Northumberland. The structure consists of a roughly circular mound of stone, characteristic of cairn construction from the second millennium BC, and represents a burial practice common throughout prehistoric Britain during this period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains and occasionally grave goods, though the specific contents of this particular cairn are not documented in surviving records. The survival of this cairn demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age funerary practices in the upland regions of northern England, where stone-built monuments were favoured over earthen barrows due to local geology.

Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008564. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood?

Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008564.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood?

Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood 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 1008564.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp (4.7 km), Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead (4.8 km), Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage (5 km).

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