Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 460m east of Edge House

Round cairn, 460m east of Edge House

England
List entry 1011420
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 460m east of Edge House, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The site consists of a circular mound of stone and earth, characteristic of cairn burial practices common throughout northern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically served as communal or individual burial places and often contained cremated remains or inhumations accompanied by grave goods. The cairn's survival as an archaeological feature contributes to the understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Round cairn, 460m east of Edge House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011420. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 460m east of Edge House?

Round cairn, 460m east of Edge House, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011420.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 460m east of Edge House?

Round cairn, 460m east of Edge House 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 1011420.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 460m east of Edge House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort on Warden Hill, 1km north-west of High Warden (6 km), Round cairn 530m west of Stanley Cottages (6.1 km), Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church (6.9 km).

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