Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Ringses camp, group of burial mounds and two cairns, Beanley Moor

The Ringses camp, group of burial mounds and two cairns, Beanley Moor

England
List entry 1006594
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Ringses camp, group of burial mounds and two cairns, Beanley Moor is a Bronze Age funerary and possibly defensive monument located on Beanley Moor in Northumberland. The site comprises multiple burial mounds and two prominent cairns, representing a significant concentration of prehistoric burial activity in the upland landscape. The monument dates to the Bronze Age period, when such barrow cemeteries and cairn groups were established as focal points for communal burial practices and territorial expression across northern Britain. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Northumberland uplands.

The Ringses camp, group of burial mounds and two cairns, Beanley Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006594. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Ringses camp, group of burial mounds and two cairns, Beanley Moor?

The Ringses camp, group of burial mounds and two cairns, Beanley Moor is a Bronze Age funerary and possibly defensive monument located on Beanley Moor in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006594.

Who is responsible for protecting The Ringses camp, group of burial mounds and two cairns, Beanley Moor?

The Ringses camp, group of burial mounds and two cairns, Beanley Moor 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 1006594.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Ringses camp, group of burial mounds and two cairns, Beanley Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alnwick Moor bell pits (9.2 km), Edlingham Castle fortified manor and solar tower (9.5 km), Edlingham deserted village (9.6 km).

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