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The Great Britain Guide

Burial mounds & barrows · Yorkshire & the Humber

Tumulus;Chambered Cairn

In or near Great Ayton.

Free admission

Tumulus;Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Felled area of high intake plantation - geograph.org.uk - 1848368

Reece Fowler — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.4954, -1.0851
Parish
Great Ayton
Postcode
TS9 6HW
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Nearest railway station
Great Ayton2.1 km

Sources

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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.