Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill

Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill

England
List entry 1019418
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on high ground in Northumberland. The site comprises three burial cairns positioned on the hill's summit, characteristic of Bronze Age mortuary practice in northern Britain during the second millennium BC. Such cairn groups represent significant communal or family burial grounds and reflect the ceremonial importance placed on elevated locations as burial places during the Bronze Age period. The monument survives as earthwork evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Northumbrian uplands.

Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019418. View the official record →

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What is Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill?

Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on high ground in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019418.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round cairns on the summit of Dod Hill?

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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