Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm

Round cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm

England
List entry 1007530
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The site comprises a substantial circular mound constructed from stone and earth, characteristic of cairn burials of the prehistoric period. Such monuments typically functioned as burial places for individuals of social standing and represent significant evidence of funerary practice and settlement patterns during the Bronze Age. The monument's survival to the present day provides material testimony to the archaeological heritage of the Northumberland landscape.

Round cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007530. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm?

Round cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007530.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm?

Round cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm 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 1007530.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunn Crags farmstead and irregular enclosed field system, 950m north-west of Colwell (7.7 km), Blue Crags hillfort, 730m north-west of Colwell (7.9 km), Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell (7.9 km).

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