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Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) is a prehistoric cairn forming part of a complex of four cairns located in Derry, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and burial practices of early farming communities or their successors in the region. The cairn consists of a mound of stones accumulated over a burial or ceremonial deposit, typical of upland monument construction in prehistoric Ireland. As part of a cairn complex, this site represents a concentrated area of funerary or ritual activity, suggesting sustained use of the landscape by prehistoric communities over an extended period.
Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12524. View the official record →
Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) is a prehistoric cairn forming part of a complex of four cairns located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12524.
Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cairn complex. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 12524.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's grave. wedge tomb (5.2 km), Rath (5.8 km), Silver brook house. c17th house (6.1 km).
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