Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse

Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse

England
List entry 1007523
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse, is a prehistoric burial monument located in Northumberland. The cairn belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents an important example of funerary architecture from this era. The structure consists of a circular mound of stones constructed to commemorate and cover the remains of one or more individuals, a common burial practice among Bronze Age communities in northern Britain. The monument's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in the Northumberland landscape.

Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007523. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse?

Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse, is a prehistoric burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007523.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse?

Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse 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 1007523.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm (6.6 km), Round cairn, 800m north east of Lowshield Green (7.1 km), Romano-British settlement, 300m north of The Heugh (7.2 km).

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