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 Bronze Age burial monument situated in Northumberland. The site comprises two circular stone cairns typical of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age, reflecting the burial practices and landscape use of prehistoric communities in northern England. Such cairns served as markers for individual or collective burials and represent an important category of archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns and social organisation in the region during this period. The monument's survival and scheduled status underscore its archaeological significance as a record of Bronze Age funerary activity in the Northumbrian landscape.

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 Bronze Age burial monument situated 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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