Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArthur's Stone Neolithic burial chamber, 450m south west of Mount Pleasant

Arthur's Stone Neolithic burial chamber, 450m south west of Mount Pleasant

England
List entry 1010720
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Arthur's Stone is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located south-west of Mount Pleasant in Herefordshire. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, constructed as a communal burial chamber serving the prehistoric communities of the Wye Valley region. The site comprises a stone-built chamber constructed within or beneath an earthen mound, typical of megalithic burial architecture of the fourth and third millennia before Christ. Arthur's Stone remains an important archaeological evidence of early agricultural settlement and ritual practices in the Welsh Marches during the Neolithic era.

Arthur's Stone Neolithic burial chamber, 450m south west of Mount Pleasant is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010720. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arthur's Stone Neolithic burial chamber, 450m south west of Mount Pleasant?

Arthur's Stone is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located south-west of Mount Pleasant in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010720.

Who is responsible for protecting Arthur's Stone Neolithic burial chamber, 450m south west of Mount Pleasant?

Arthur's Stone Neolithic burial chamber, 450m south west of Mount Pleasant 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 1010720.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arthur's Stone Neolithic burial chamber, 450m south west of Mount Pleasant?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Snodhill Castle (2.7 km), Motte castle, chapel, post-medieval house and garden remains east of Urishay Castle Farm (5.6 km), Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Abbey Farm (6.6 km).

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