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 burial monument situated on high ground in Northumberland. The cairn consists of a substantial mound of stones typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in northern England, constructed to mark and contain inhumation or cremation burials. Its prominent hilltop location reflects the deliberate placement of such monuments in conspicuous positions within the contemporary landscape, serving both as a functional burial structure and as a territorial marker visible across considerable distances. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Pennine region.

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 burial monument situated on high ground in Northumberland. 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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