Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 720m WNW of Ray Cottages

Round cairn, 720m WNW of Ray Cottages

England
List entry 1011108
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 720m WNW of Ray Cottages, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn represents a characteristic burial structure of the second millennium BC, constructed from stone to mark and cover an inhumed or cremated burial. Such round cairns are among the most common upstanding prehistoric monuments in northern England and typically stand between one and three metres in height, though erosion and antiquarian disturbance have often reduced them significantly. The site's survival into the modern period contributes to archaeological understanding of Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns across the Northumberland landscape.

Round cairn, 720m WNW of Ray Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 720m WNW of Ray Cottages?

Round cairn, 720m WNW of Ray Cottages, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011108.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 720m WNW of Ray Cottages?

Round cairn, 720m WNW of Ray Cottages 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 1011108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 720m WNW of Ray Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 650m west of High Cowden Cottage (8.3 km), Shrunken medieval village, tower and fishpond at Little Swinburne (8.4 km), Romano-British farmstead, 600m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir (9.2 km).

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