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 County Durham. The site comprises two distinct earthwork features: a cursus, a long narrow enclosed ceremonial or processional way, and a causewayed enclosure, both typical of early Neolithic settlement and ritual activity in Britain dating to around 4000 to 3500 BCE. The causewayed enclosure consists of interrupted ditch segments forming an incomplete circuit, whilst the cursus represents a substantial linear earthwork of archaeological significance. These monuments reflect the early agricultural communities and their ceremonial practices during the Neolithic period in the north-east of England.

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 County Durham. 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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