Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairns N of Tick Law

Round cairns N of Tick Law

England
List entry 1006471
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Round cairns N of Tick Law is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. The site consists of round cairns dating to the Bronze Age, representing a form of burial architecture typical of the second millennium BC in northern Britain. These earthen and stone mounds served as communal or individual burial markers within the landscape, reflecting the ceremonial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities. The monument's location on the upland terrain of Northumberland is characteristic of Bronze Age cairn distribution in the region, where such structures were commonly positioned in elevated areas commanding views of the surrounding landscape.

Round cairns N of Tick Law is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006471. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Round cairns N of Tick Law?

Round cairns N of Tick Law is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006471.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairns N of Tick Law?

Round cairns N of Tick Law 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 1006471.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairns N of Tick Law?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn, 78m south-east of Titlington Pike (5.8 km), Round cairn, 190m south-east of Titlington Pike (5.9 km), Defended settlement, 750m east of Titlington Hall Farm (7 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Round cairns N of Tick Law