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 situated near Mount Pleasant in Herefordshire. The monument comprises a stone burial chamber constructed during the Neolithic period, representing an important example of megalithic funerary architecture. The site reflects the communal burial practices and monumental building traditions characteristic of early farming communities in Britain, dating to approximately the fourth millennium BCE. The chamber structure, built from substantial stone slabs, demonstrates the technical capability and social organisation of Neolithic societies in the Welsh Borders region.

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 situated near 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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