Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn on Titlington Pike

Round cairn on Titlington Pike

England
List entry 1007450
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn on Titlington Pike is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, situated on high ground in the landscape. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones constructed during the later prehistoric period, typical of burial practices in northern Britain during the Bronze Age. Such monuments served as burial markers and repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of status within their communities. The site's location on elevated terrain reflects the Bronze Age preference for positioning funerary cairns in visually prominent locations across the northern English uplands.

Round cairn on Titlington Pike is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007450. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn on Titlington Pike?

Round cairn on Titlington Pike is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland, situated on high ground in the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007450.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn on Titlington Pike?

Round cairn on 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 1007450.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn on Titlington Pike?

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

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