Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTrowupburn cairn group

Trowupburn cairn group

England
List entry 1010333
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Trowupburn cairn group is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, comprising multiple cairns situated on upland terrain. The cairns represent funerary practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such stone-built structures were constructed as burial monuments across northern Britain. The site's location on exposed moorland reflects the Bronze Age preference for prominent positions in the landscape, likely serving both practical and ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities. These monuments form part of the wider cairn distribution across Northumberland's uplands, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in the region.

Trowupburn cairn group is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010333. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trowupburn cairn group?

Trowupburn cairn group is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, comprising multiple cairns situated on upland terrain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010333.

Who is responsible for protecting Trowupburn cairn group?

Trowupburn cairn group 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 1010333.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trowupburn cairn group?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cocklawfoot,farmstead,homestead,settlement & field systems 500m NE of (8.1 km), Cocklawfoot,enclosure,farmstead and cultivation remains 250m NNE of (8.2 km), Cocklawfoot,enclosure 150m NW of (8.4 km).

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