Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 800m east of Mally's Crag

Round cairn, 800m east of Mally's Crag

England
List entry 1014077
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 800m east of Mally's Crag is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure. Such monuments were characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in northern Britain and typically served as communal or individual sepulchres for high-status individuals or family groups. The site contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and funerary practices in the upland regions of Northumberland.

Round cairn, 800m east of Mally's Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014077. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 800m east of Mally's Crag?

Round cairn, 800m east of Mally's Crag is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014077.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 800m east of Mally's Crag?

Round cairn, 800m east of Mally's Crag 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 1014077.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 800m east of Mally's Crag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval settlement 300m south of Burdhope (2.6 km), Romano-British farmstead 570m west of Woolaw (2.8 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement 250m west of Woolaw (3 km).

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