Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 700m north-east of Daw's Hill

Round cairn, 700m north-east of Daw's Hill

England
List entry 1011399
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 700m north-east of Daw's Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The structure consists of a circular mound of stone and earth characteristic of cairn construction from the second millennium BC. Such monuments typically served as communal or individual burial sites and represent an important category of prehistoric funerary architecture in northern England. The cairn's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the region.

Round cairn, 700m north-east of Daw's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011399. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 700m north-east of Daw's Hill?

Round cairn, 700m north-east of Daw's Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011399.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 700m north-east of Daw's Hill?

Round cairn, 700m north-east of Daw's Hill 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 1011399.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 700m north-east of Daw's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bastle at The Raw Farm (3.3 km), 18th century water mill at Grasslees (3.6 km), Round cairn cemetery on Levey Bog, 880m north east of Hopehead (6 km).

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