Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns, 375m north-west of Uplaw Knowe

Two round cairns, 375m north-west of Uplaw Knowe

England
List entry 1008276
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns, 375m north-west of Uplaw Knowe, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairns are circular stone structures typical of prehistoric burial practices in northern Britain, constructed by heaping stones over inhumation or cremation deposits. Such monuments are characteristic of the third and second millennia BC and represent significant ritual and territorial markers within the Bronze Age landscape. The site forms part of the wider distribution of cairn cemeteries found across the upland regions of Northumberland and the broader North of England.

Two round cairns, 375m north-west of Uplaw Knowe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008276. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns, 375m north-west of Uplaw Knowe?

Two round cairns, 375m north-west of Uplaw Knowe, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008276.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns, 375m north-west of Uplaw Knowe?

Two round cairns, 375m north-west of Uplaw Knowe 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 1008276.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns, 375m north-west of Uplaw Knowe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp, 1.58km west of North Yardhope (8 km), Round cairn on Holystone Common, part of round cairn cemetery (8.2 km), Round cairn on Holystone Common, part of round cairn cemetery (8.3 km).

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