Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 700m NNW of Bellion Farm

Round cairn, 700m NNW of Bellion Farm

England
List entry 1014058
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 700m NNW of Bellion Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Northumberland. The structure consists of a circular heap of stones constructed as a burial cairn, a common form of monument for elite or significant individuals during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2300 to 800 BC. Such cairns functioned as durable markers of burial sites and served to commemorate the deceased within the landscape. This example contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practices in northern England and forms part of the broader distribution of cairn monuments across Northumberland's upland regions.

Round cairn, 700m NNW of Bellion Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014058. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 700m NNW of Bellion Farm?

Round cairn, 700m NNW of Bellion Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014058.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 700m NNW of Bellion Farm?

Round cairn, 700m NNW of Bellion 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 1014058.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 700m NNW of Bellion Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn, 230m south of Netherwitton Hall (1 km), Iron Age enclosure on Whittle Hill (5.7 km), Bastle 40m north east of Low Angerton (6.6 km).

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