Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 800m north east of Lowshield Green

Round cairn, 800m north east of Lowshield Green

England
List entry 1014051
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 800m north east of Lowshield Green, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Northumberland. The site consists of a circular mound of stone, typical of cairn construction from the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as funerary monuments for individual or small group interments. The cairn's positioning within the upland landscape of Northumberland reflects the Bronze Age use of elevated terrain for burial sites, a practice common across northern Britain during the second millennium before Christ. As a designated heritage asset, the monument contributes to understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Round cairn, 800m north east of Lowshield Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014051. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 800m north east of Lowshield Green?

Round cairn, 800m north east of Lowshield Green, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014051.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 800m north east of Lowshield Green?

Round cairn, 800m north east of Lowshield Green 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 1014051.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 800m north east of Lowshield Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow N of Reaverhill (7 km), Simonburn Castle tower house (7.6 km), Romano-British farmstead, 400m north-east of Sharpley (8.2 km).

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