Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on western slopes of Dour Hill, 250m south west of summit

Round cairn on western slopes of Dour Hill, 250m south west of summit

England
List entry 1015844
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on western slopes of Dour Hill, 250m south west of summit is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. The site comprises a circular mound of stone constructed as a funerary cairn, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practices in northern England. Such cairns served as enduring markers of burial sites and reflected the social prominence of those interred beneath them. The monument remains an important archaeological witness to prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in the wider Northumberland landscape.

Round cairn on western slopes of Dour Hill, 250m south west of summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015844. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on western slopes of Dour Hill, 250m south west of summit?

Round cairn on western slopes of Dour Hill, 250m south west of summit is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015844.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on western slopes of Dour Hill, 250m south west of summit?

Round cairn on western slopes of Dour Hill, 250m south west of summit 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 1015844.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on western slopes of Dour Hill, 250m south west of summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm (3.9 km), Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval settlement 300m south of Burdhope (4 km), Romano-British farmstead 570m west of Woolaw (4.2 km).

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