Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 830m SSE of Ewartly

Round cairn 830m SSE of Ewartly

England
List entry 1020249
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 830m SSE of Ewartly is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. The structure consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker, typical of cairn construction practised across northern Britain during the later prehistoric period. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial places and remain important archaeological indicators of settlement patterns and ritual practices in the upland regions of Northumberland. The cairn's survival to the present day contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practices in the area.

Round cairn 830m SSE of Ewartly is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020249. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 830m SSE of Ewartly?

Round cairn 830m SSE of Ewartly is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020249.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 830m SSE of Ewartly?

Round cairn 830m SSE of Ewartly 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 1020249.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 830m SSE of Ewartly?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower house and World War II air raid shelter, 360m east of Biddlestone Home Farm (4.5 km), Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell (6.2 km), Round cairn, 160m north east of Hosedon Linn (6.4 km).

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