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Cairn with cist is a prehistoric megalithic tomb located in Derry, Northern Ireland, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a cairn, a mound of stones constructed over a central burial chamber or cist, representing a common form of funerary architecture across the Irish Neolithic landscape. Such structures typically served as communal or individual burial places and often incorporated stone-lined chambers where human remains and grave goods were deposited. The survival of this cairn demonstrates the enduring character of megalithic funerary practices in the region during prehistory.
Cairn with cist - megalithic tomb? is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11841. View the official record →
Cairn with cist is a prehistoric megalithic tomb located in Derry, Northern Ireland, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11841.
Cairn with cist - megalithic tomb? dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a megalithic tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Cairn with cist - megalithic tomb? 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 11841.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy anti-aircraft battery (2.1 km), C17th bawn (4.2 km), C17th windmill - ihr 02409 (4.4 km).
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