Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 900m north-west of Grottington Farm

Round cairn 900m north-west of Grottington Farm

England
List entry 1011098
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 900m north-west of Grottington Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn is constructed from stone and represents the burial practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northern England. Such round cairns typically date from the second millennium BC and served as burial monuments for individuals of significance within prehistoric communities. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and funerary custom in the Northumbrian landscape.

Round cairn 900m north-west of Grottington Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011098. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 900m north-west of Grottington Farm?

Round cairn 900m north-west of Grottington Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011098.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 900m north-west of Grottington Farm?

Round cairn 900m north-west of Grottington Farm 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 1011098.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 900m north-west of Grottington Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corbridge (Corstopitum) Roman station (5.4 km), Walker's Pottery (5.8 km), Vicar's pele tower (6.4 km).

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