Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae

Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae

England
List entry 1017197
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The two cairns represent typical examples of prehistoric burial structures from the Bronze Age period, constructed as stone mounds to mark and contain cremated or inhumed remains. Their positioning on the upland landscape reflects the Bronze Age practice of situating burial cairns in prominent locations across the northern English moorlands. These monuments form part of the substantial archaeological record of Bronze Age activity in Northumberland and contribute to understanding settlement patterns and burial practices in prehistoric northern Britain.

Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017197. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae?

Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017197.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae?

Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae 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 1017197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag (3.5 km), Simonside Cairn 670m west-north-west of Old Stell Crag (3.7 km), Bastle 150m south west of Morrelhirst (4 km).

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