Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike

Round cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike

England
List entry 1011549
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed during the prehistoric period, likely dating to the second millennium BCE, and represents a burial tradition widespread across upland Britain during the Bronze Age. Such cairns typically served as burial markers and ceremonial centres for local communities, though the specific archaeological investigation and finds from this particular monument are not extensively documented in the readily available scholarly literature. The site's survival on the upland landscape reflects the monument's historical importance as a territorial or commemorative marker within the Bronze Age settlement pattern of the Northumberland hills.

Round cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011549. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike?

Round cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011549.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike?

Round cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike 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 1011549.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn, 50m south of Titlington Pike?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval boundary stone, 220m SSE of Callaly Crag (7.3 km), Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave (7.3 km), Edlingham deserted village (7.4 km).

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