Reasons for Designation
Round cairns are prehistoric funerary monuments dating to the Bronze Age
(c.2000-700 BC). They were constructed as stone mounds covering single or
multiple burials. These burials may be placed within the mound in stone-lined
compartments called cists. In some cases the cairn was surrounded by a ditch.
Often occupying prominent locations, cairns are a major visual element in the
modern landscape. They are a relatively common feature of the uplands and are
the stone equivalent of the earthen round barrows of the lowlands. Their
considerable variation in form and longevity as a monument type provide
important information on the diversity of beliefs and social organisation
amongst early prehistoric communities. They are particularly representative of
their period and a substantial proportion of surviving examples are considered
worthy of protection.
Details
The monument includes a cairn of Bronze Age date situated in a saddle on a
ridge of moorland. It has extensive views over the Coquet valley to the south
and west. The cairn is very well preserved and measures 8m in diameter and
survives to over 1m high. The mound is mainly constructed of stone and earth,
and traces of several large stones can be detected on the edge of the mound on
the east and western sides.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
Legacy System number:
20889
Legacy System:
RSM
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