Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong cairn 330m east of Mossthorn

Long cairn 330m east of Mossthorn

England
List entry 1012818
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long cairn 330m east of Mossthorn is a Neolithic burial monument located in Cumberland, England. The site represents the characteristic funerary architecture of the early agricultural communities of northern Britain, dating to the Neolithic period. As a long cairn, the structure would have served as a communal burial place, reflecting the monumental investment and social organisation of prehistoric farming societies. The monument survives as an earthwork and stone structure in the landscape, preserving evidence of ritual practices and settlement patterns from several millennia before the Common Era.

Long cairn 330m east of Mossthorn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012818. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long cairn 330m east of Mossthorn?

Long cairn 330m east of Mossthorn is a Neolithic burial monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012818.

Who is responsible for protecting Long cairn 330m east of Mossthorn?

Long cairn 330m east of Mossthorn 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 1012818.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long cairn 330m east of Mossthorn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circle (8.5 km), Ring cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stones (8.7 km), Four funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow Raise (8.7 km).

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