Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills

Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills

England
List entry 1014049
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. The site comprises two circular stone cairns positioned on upland terrain, characteristic of the burial practices and monumental traditions of prehistoric northern Britain. Such monuments typically date from the period between the late third and second millennia before the present, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. The cairns represent the landscape's archaeological richness and contribute to our understanding of settlement patterns and ritual activity across Northumberland's Bronze Age uplands.

Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014049. View the official record →

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What is Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills?

Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014049.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills?

Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills 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 1014049.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chollerford Bridge, with abutments of previous bridge (9.3 km), Remains of medieval bridge, Chollerford (9.4 km), The Roman fort, vicus, bridge abutments and associated remains of Hadrian's Wall at Chesters in wall mile 27 (9.5 km).

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