Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 380m north of Codley Gate

Round cairn 380m north of Codley Gate

England
List entry 1018535
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 380m north of Codley Gate is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones constructed during the second millennium BC, representing a burial practice widespread across upland Britain during this period. Such monuments typically contained interred human remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as prominent territorial markers within the Bronze Age landscape. The site's survival in the upland terrain of Northumberland reflects the preservation conditions of moorland environments where many cairns of this type remain visible today.

Round cairn 380m north of Codley Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018535. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 380m north of Codley Gate?

Round cairn 380m north of Codley Gate is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018535.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 380m north of Codley Gate?

Round cairn 380m north of Codley Gate 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 1018535.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 380m north of Codley Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Roman forts, civil settlement and cemeteries, adjacent length of the Stanegate Roman road and two milestones (0.5 km), Bean Burn 1 Roman temporary camp (1.6 km), Bean Burn 2 Roman temporary camp (1.8 km).

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