Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 650m south of Swinburne Castle

Round cairn, 650m south of Swinburne Castle

England
List entry 1011406
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 650m south of Swinburne Castle is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in the moorland landscape of Northumberland. The monument consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial deposit, typical of the cairn-building traditions practised across northern Britain during the prehistoric period. Such structures served as territorial markers and repositories for the dead, reflecting the ceremonial and social practices of early agrarian communities. The cairn's survival in the upland terrain has preserved an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practice in the Border region.

Round cairn, 650m south of Swinburne Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011406. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 650m south of Swinburne Castle?

Round cairn, 650m south of Swinburne Castle is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in the moorland landscape of Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011406.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 650m south of Swinburne Castle?

Round cairn, 650m south of Swinburne Castle 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 1011406.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 650m south of Swinburne Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House (5.6 km), Defended settlement on Wall Crags (5.7 km), Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm (6.1 km).

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