Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn cemetery on Levey Bog, 880m north east of Hopehead

Round cairn cemetery on Levey Bog, 880m north east of Hopehead

England
List entry 1018942
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn cemetery on Levey Bog is a Bronze Age burial site located on moorland in Northumberland, approximately 880 metres north-east of Hopehead. The cemetery comprises multiple round cairns, characteristic sepulchral monuments of the Bronze Age period, which would have served as burial mounds for members of the local community. Such cairn cemeteries represent important evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns, ritual practices, and social organisation across northern England during the Bronze Age.

Round cairn cemetery on Levey Bog, 880m north east of Hopehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018942. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn cemetery on Levey Bog, 880m north east of Hopehead?

Round cairn cemetery on Levey Bog is a Bronze Age burial site located on moorland in Northumberland, approximately 880 metres north-east of Hopehead. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018942.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn cemetery on Levey Bog, 880m north east of Hopehead?

Round cairn cemetery on Levey Bog, 880m north east of Hopehead 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 1018942.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn cemetery on Levey Bog, 880m north east of Hopehead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead (3.6 km), Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres (3.8 km), Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage (5 km).

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