Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 530m west of Holystone Grange

Round cairn, 530m west of Holystone Grange

England
List entry 1011398
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 530m west of Holystone Grange, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The structure consists of a circular mound of stones typical of cairn construction from the second millennium before the present, serving as a burial marker and ritual focal point for prehistoric communities in the region. Such monuments are significant archaeological evidence of early Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in northern England, reflecting the cultural traditions of pastoral societies during this period.

Round cairn, 530m west of Holystone Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011398. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 530m west of Holystone Grange?

Round cairn, 530m west of Holystone Grange, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011398.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 530m west of Holystone Grange?

Round cairn, 530m west of Holystone Grange 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 1011398.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 530m west of Holystone Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 18th century water mill at Grasslees (2.6 km), Bastle at The Raw Farm (3 km), Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm (3 km).

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