Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDudderhouse Hill Neolithic long cairn, 213m SSE of Long Scar

Dudderhouse Hill Neolithic long cairn, 213m SSE of Long Scar

England
List entry 1489528
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Dudderhouse Hill is a Neolithic long cairn situated in Yorkshire, England, approximately 213 metres south-south-east of Long Scar. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the communal burial structures characteristic of early farming communities in Britain. Long cairns of this type typically served as focal points for collective burial practices and ritual activity within their local landscapes. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1489528, reflecting its archaeological importance as a designated ancient monument.

Dudderhouse Hill Neolithic long cairn, 213m SSE of Long Scar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1489528. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dudderhouse Hill Neolithic long cairn, 213m SSE of Long Scar?

Dudderhouse Hill is a Neolithic long cairn situated in Yorkshire, England, approximately 213 metres south-south-east of Long Scar. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1489528.

Who is responsible for protecting Dudderhouse Hill Neolithic long cairn, 213m SSE of Long Scar?

Dudderhouse Hill Neolithic long cairn, 213m SSE of Long Scar 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 1489528.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dudderhouse Hill Neolithic long cairn, 213m SSE of Long Scar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Native settlement (3.4 km), Market Cross, Clapham (3.4 km), Large univallate hillfort on Ingleborough Hill. (3.5 km).

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