Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm

Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm

England
List entry 1016977
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure is a Neolithic monument complex located approximately 600 metres south of Hasting Hill Farm in Durham, England. The site comprises two distinct archaeological features: a cursus, a long ceremonial earthwork characteristic of the earlier Neolithic period, and a causewayed enclosure, a ditched enclosure with interrupted ditch segments typical of Neolithic settlement and ritual use. Both monuments reflect the ceremonial and domestic practices of Neolithic communities in northern England, contributing to the archaeological understanding of early farming settlement patterns in the region. The site remains visible as earthwork features and is protected as a scheduled monument under English heritage legislation.

Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016977. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm?

Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure is a Neolithic monument complex located approximately 600 metres south of Hasting Hill Farm in Durham, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016977.

Who is responsible for protecting Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm?

Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm 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 1016977.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm (0.8 km), Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill (2.9 km), Seven Sisters round barrow, Copt Hill, Houghton-le-Spring (4.5 km).

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