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Round cairn 760m south east of triangulation point on Gains Law is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. The structure comprises a circular mound of stone that would have served as a burial marker and ritual focal point during the Bronze Age period. Such cairns were commonly constructed across upland areas of northern England and represent a significant form of monumental architecture associated with the burial practices and territorial organisation of Bronze Age communities. The monument's survival on Gains Law demonstrates the enduring presence of these prehistoric structures in the Northumberland landscape, where many were positioned on prominent topographical locations.
Round cairn 760m south east of triangulation point on Gains Law is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017384. View the official record →
Round cairn 760m south east of triangulation point on Gains Law is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017384.
Round cairn 760m south east of triangulation point on Gains Law 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 1017384.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House (7.1 km), Stone circle and stone alignment 370m west of Threestoneburn House (7.4 km), Hut circle 320m west of Threestoneburn House (7.5 km).
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