Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 420m north-west of Uplaw Knowe

Round cairn 420m north-west of Uplaw Knowe

England
List entry 1008277
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 420m north-west of Uplaw Knowe is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stone, typical of funerary structures erected during the Bronze Age period, broadly dated between 2000 and 700 BCE. Such monuments served as territorial markers and communal or individual burial places, reflecting the social organization and burial practices of prehistoric communities in northern Britain. The survival of this cairn contributes to archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in the Northumberland landscape.

Round cairn 420m north-west of Uplaw Knowe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008277. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 420m north-west of Uplaw Knowe?

Round cairn 420m north-west of Uplaw Knowe is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008277.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 420m north-west of Uplaw Knowe?

Round cairn 420m north-west of Uplaw Knowe 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 1008277.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 420m north-west of Uplaw Knowe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp, 1.58km west of North Yardhope (8 km), Round cairn on Holystone Common, part of round cairn cemetery (8.3 km), Round cairn on Holystone Common, part of round cairn cemetery (8.3 km).

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