Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDerryCairn (1 of 4 in same field)
PREHISTORIC · CAIRN COMPLEX

Cairn (1 of 4 in same field)

Derry, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12525
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
CAIRN COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) is a prehistoric cairn complex located in County Derry, Northern Ireland, forming part of a larger group of four cairns within a single field. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing a significant funerary or ceremonial landscape from prehistoric times. As a cairn structure, it would have consisted of a mound of stones constructed over a burial chamber or deposit, typical of ritual monuments erected across Ireland during these early periods. The presence of multiple cairns in close proximity suggests this location held particular significance for the prehistoric communities that constructed and used these monuments for burial or ceremonial purposes.

Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12525. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn (1 of 4 in same field)?

Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) is a prehistoric cairn complex located in County Derry, Northern Ireland, forming part of a larger group of four cairns within a single field. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12525.

What period does Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn (1 of 4 in same field)?

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 12525.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn (1 of 4 in same field)?

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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