Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWhinny Hill cairn cemetery

Whinny Hill cairn cemetery

England
List entry 1006462
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Whinny Hill cairn cemetery is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, comprising a group of burial cairns distributed across the landscape. The site represents a significant funerary complex from the Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and commemorative practices of prehistoric communities in northern England. The cairns themselves are constructed of stone and originally contained inhumation burials, with some examples potentially containing cremated remains. This cemetery exemplifies the pattern of cairn distribution characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in the upland regions of Northumberland.

Whinny Hill cairn cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006462. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Whinny Hill cairn cemetery?

Whinny Hill cairn cemetery is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Northumberland, comprising a group of burial cairns distributed across the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006462.

Who is responsible for protecting Whinny Hill cairn cemetery?

Whinny Hill cairn cemetery 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 1006462.

What other scheduled monuments are near Whinny Hill cairn cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bewick Hill, cairns and barrows, Old Bewick (4.9 km), Bewick Hill Moor camp, Old Bewick (6 km), Round cairns N of Tick Law (6.3 km).

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