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Round cairn, 400m SSW of Bolam church, is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Northumberland. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and consists of a circular mound of stone and earth, characteristic of funerary monuments constructed during this period across northern Britain. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial sites and often contained cremated remains or inhumations accompanied by grave goods. The monument's survival reflects the archaeological importance of Bolam's landscape as a zone of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity.
Round cairn, 400m SSW of Bolam church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011837. View the official record →
Round cairn, 400m SSW of Bolam church, is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011837.
Round cairn, 400m SSW of Bolam church 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 1011837.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt (1.9 km), Belsay tower house and attached unfortified wing, deserted medieval village, possible moated site, promontory fort and watch post (3.7 km), Medieval wayside cross, 190m east of Belsay Tower (3.7 km).
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