Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 435m south west of Langlee

Round cairn 435m south west of Langlee

England
List entry 1014926
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 435m south west of Langlee is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Northumberland. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, characteristic of the Bronze Age ritual landscape of northern England, likely dating to the second millennium BCE. Such cairns served as permanent monuments to the dead and frequently contained cremated remains or inhumations within central cists or graves. The survival of this example contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices across the Northumberland region.

Round cairn 435m south west of Langlee is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014926. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 435m south west of Langlee?

Round cairn 435m south west of Langlee is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014926.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 435m south west of Langlee?

Round cairn 435m south west of Langlee 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 1014926.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 435m south west of Langlee?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greaves Ash camp (6.5 km), Hunt Law round barrow and two round barrows 1000ft (300m) to N of it (6.9 km), Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe (7.1 km).

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