Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean

Two Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean

England
List entry 1016242
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The site comprises two prominent round cairns within an associated enclosed cremation cemetery, representing a significant concentration of Bronze Age burial activity in the region. The monument dates to the Bronze Age period, when such cairn complexes served as focal points for elite or community interment practices across northern England. The enclosed cemetery indicates a formalised burial space, suggesting organised mortuary practices and possibly repeated use of the site over an extended period during the Bronze Age.

Two Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016242. View the official record →

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What is Two Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean?

Two Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016242.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean?

Two Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean 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 1016242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ingram Farm: prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, agricultural and funerary remains (7.5 km), Alnamsheles medieval settlement, 600m west of Alnhammoor (7.6 km), Univallate hillfort, Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval farmstead, 224m north west of Chesters (7.8 km).

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