Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 650m ESE of Old Quickening Cote

Round cairn, 650m ESE of Old Quickening Cote

England
List entry 1008435
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 650m ESE of Old Quickening Cote is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn takes the form of a circular mound constructed from stone, consistent with burial practices of the Bronze Age period when such monuments were erected across northern England. The site is recorded as a scheduled monument and represents an important element of the prehistoric archaeological landscape of the region. Such cairns typically served as communal or individual burial places and reflect the ritual and mortuary practices of Bronze Age communities in this part of Northumberland.

Round cairn, 650m ESE of Old Quickening Cote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008435. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 650m ESE of Old Quickening Cote?

Round cairn, 650m ESE of Old Quickening Cote is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008435.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 650m ESE of Old Quickening Cote?

Round cairn, 650m ESE of Old Quickening Cote 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 1008435.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 650m ESE of Old Quickening Cote?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation 390m north east of Yatesfield Hill (8.7 km), Three target operator bunkers 730m north of Hopehead (8.7 km), Target operator bunker, cable trenching and three target pits 750m north of Hopehead (8.9 km).

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