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

Cairn (1 of 4 in same field)

Derry, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 16454
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 Bronze Age burial monument located in Derry, Northern Ireland, forming part of a complex of four cairns within the same field. The structure comprises a rubble mound constructed in the characteristic manner of Bronze Age funerary architecture, serving as a communal or individual burial deposit. Such cairn complexes are typical of the Bronze Age period in northern Ireland and represent significant evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices. The monument's designation within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record (NISMR MonID 16454) reflects its archaeological importance to the study of Bronze Age ritual and social organisation in the region.

Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 16454. 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 Bronze Age burial monument located in Derry, Northern Ireland, forming part of a complex of four cairns within the same field. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 16454.

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 16454.

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 km).

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