Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn cemetery, 820m south west of Stell Plantation

Round cairn cemetery, 820m south west of Stell Plantation

England
List entry 1006463
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn cemetery, 820m south west of Stell Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Northumberland. The site comprises multiple round cairns arranged as a cemetery, representing a characteristic form of burial practice from the Bronze Age period. Such cairn cemeteries served as focal points for community burial over extended periods and reflect the ritual and social importance of ancestor veneration in prehistoric northern Britain. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1006463.

Round cairn cemetery, 820m south west of Stell Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006463. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn cemetery, 820m south west of Stell Plantation?

Round cairn cemetery, 820m south west of Stell Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006463.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn cemetery, 820m south west of Stell Plantation?

Round cairn cemetery, 820m south west of Stell Plantation 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 1006463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn cemetery, 820m south west of Stell Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairns N of Tick Law (6.1 km), Bewick Hill cup and ring marked rocks, Old Bewick (6.5 km), Bewick Hill camp (6.7 km).

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