Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 530m west of Stanley Cottages

Round cairn 530m west of Stanley Cottages

England
List entry 1017734
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 530m west of Stanley Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of the Bronze Age period in northern England, roughly dating to the second millennium before Christ. Such cairns served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and often marked the focal points of ritual and commemorative activity within prehistoric communities. The monument survives as part of the archaeological landscape of Northumberland and contributes to understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Round cairn 530m west of Stanley Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017734. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 530m west of Stanley Cottages?

Round cairn 530m west of Stanley Cottages is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017734.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 530m west of Stanley Cottages?

Round cairn 530m west of Stanley Cottages 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 1017734.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 530m west of Stanley Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corbridge (Corstopitum) Roman station (3.4 km), Walker's Pottery (3.9 km), Vicar's pele tower (4.4 km).

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