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Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill is a Bronze Age ceremonial or burial monument located in Northumberland. The three cairns occupy the elevated hilltop position characteristic of prehistoric burial sites in northern England, commanding extensive views across the surrounding landscape. These structures are typical of the Bronze Age period, when round cairns served as communal or individual burial monuments and remain among the more substantial upland monuments of the region. The site's prominent hilltop location suggests it held territorial or ritual significance within the Bronze Age settlement pattern of Northumberland.
Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019418. View the official record →
Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill is a Bronze Age ceremonial or burial monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019418.
Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill 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 1019418.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leafield Edge medieval settlement and field system (7.5 km), Old Fawdon Hill West camp (7.8 km), Palisaded settlement on Hart Law (8.1 km).
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