Reasons for Designation
Round cairns are prehistoric funerary monuments dating to the Bronze Age
(c.2000-700 BC). They were constructed as stone mounds covering single or
multiple burials. These burials may be placed within the mound in stone-lined
compartments called cists. In some cases the cairn was surrounded by a ditch.
Often occupying prominent locations, cairns are a major visual element in the
modern landscape. They are a relatively common feature of the uplands and are
the stone equivalent of the earthen round barrows of the lowlands. Their
considerable variation in form and longevity as a monument type provide
important information on the diversity of beliefs and social organisation
amongst early prehistoric communities. They are particularly representative of
their period and a substantial proportion of surviving examples are considered
worthy of protection.
Details
The monument includes a round cairn of Bronze Age date, situated on the summit
of Titlington Pike commanding extensive views in all directions. An OS trig
pillar has been erected on its north-western side. The cairn, which has become
spread, is 24m across and stands to a maximum height of 1m. The cairn has a
hollow at its centre, the result of an unrecorded partial excvation. The OS
trig pillar is excluded from the scheduling but the ground beneath it is
included.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
Legacy System number:
21018
Legacy System:
RSM
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