Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 680m north east of Bygate Farm

Round cairn 680m north east of Bygate Farm

England
List entry 1015845
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 680m north east of Bygate Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The structure consists of a circular mound of stone, characteristic of cairn construction typical of the second millennium BC. Such monuments served as burial sites and represent the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in northern Britain. The cairn's survival into the modern period provides archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the Northumbrian landscape.

Round cairn 680m north east of Bygate Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015845. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 680m north east of Bygate Farm?

Round cairn 680m north east of Bygate Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015845.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 680m north east of Bygate Farm?

Round cairn 680m north east of Bygate Farm 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 1015845.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 680m north east of Bygate Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Matfen medieval village and open field system (6.4 km), Standing stone with cup markings, 50m south of Standing Stone Farm (7.7 km), Hadrian's Wall from Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill, to Whittle Dene Watercourse in wall mile 16 (8.6 km).

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