Burial mounds & barrows · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tumulus;Chambered Cairn
In or near Great Ayton.
Tumulus;Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Great Ayton · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tumulus;Chambered Cairn is a burial mound located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tumulus, a chambered cairn located in Yorkshire, is a type of burial mound. These structures are significant archaeological features, often associated with ancient burial practices. The specific historical context and dating of this site contribute to its importance in understanding prehistoric life in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4954, -1.0851
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Great Ayton
- Postcode
- TS9 6HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Great Ayton — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/4292788523 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tumulus;Chambered Cairn?
- Tumulus;Chambered Cairn is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode TS9 6HW), in the parish of Great Ayton.
- What is Tumulus;Chambered Cairn?
- Tumulus;Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tumulus;Chambered Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Great Ayton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS9 6HW.
- Is Tumulus;Chambered Cairn a protected site?
- Yes — Tumulus;Chambered Cairn is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Tumulus;Chambered Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Tumulus;Chambered Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tumulus;Chambered Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Great Ayton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS9 6HW.