Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Shillhope Law

Round cairn on Shillhope Law

England
List entry 1008434
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Shillhope Law is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Northumberland. The cairn takes the form of a circular mound constructed from stone, characteristic of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period when such monuments were erected across upland regions of northern England. Its location on Shillhope Law reflects the preference for prominent hilltop positions that were common to cairn placement during this era. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Northumberland uplands.

Round cairn on Shillhope Law is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008434. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Shillhope Law?

Round cairn on Shillhope Law is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008434.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Shillhope Law?

Round cairn on Shillhope Law 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 1008434.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Shillhope Law?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle 980m ENE of Wilkwood East (7 km), Observation post 820m SSE of Hanging Crag (7.4 km), Observation post immediately north of Watty Bell's Cairn (8 km).

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