Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 450m SSE of Swinburne Castle

Round cairn, 450m SSE of Swinburne Castle

England
List entry 1011405
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 450m SSE of Swinburne Castle, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn survives as a circular mound of stones and represents a form of burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northern England. Such round cairns typically functioned as burial markers and ceremonial centres for local communities, often containing inhumed or cremated remains within a central chamber or pit. The monument's proximity to Swinburne Castle, a later medieval fortified residence, illustrates the long continuity of settlement and use within this landscape.

Round cairn, 450m SSE of Swinburne Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011405. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 450m SSE of Swinburne Castle?

Round cairn, 450m SSE of Swinburne Castle, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011405.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 450m SSE of Swinburne Castle?

Round cairn, 450m SSE of Swinburne Castle 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 1011405.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 450m SSE of Swinburne Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House (5.8 km), Defended settlement on Wall Crags (6 km), Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm (6.4 km).

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