Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood

Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood

England
List entry 1008564
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Northumberland. The monument comprises a circular mound constructed from stone, typical of cairn burials from the second millennium BC. Such monuments are significant archaeological indicators of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in northern Britain. The site's preservation and recorded location contribute to understanding the distribution of Bronze Age ceremonial and burial sites across the Northumberland landscape.

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

About this monument

Questions & answers

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

Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood, is a Bronze Age burial 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).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood