Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong cairn 360m south west of Dour Hill

Long cairn 360m south west of Dour Hill

England
List entry 1009379
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long cairn 360m south west of Dour Hill is a Neolithic burial monument located in Northumberland, England. The site represents the characteristic funerary architecture of the early farming communities that occupied northern Britain during the Neolithic period, approximately 4000 to 2500 BCE. Long cairns of this type typically served as communal burial structures, their elongated mounds constructed from stone to cover and contain the remains of multiple individuals. The monument's survival, documented in the heritage record under NHLE list entry 1009379, contributes to understanding the distribution and development of Neolithic mortuary practices across the northern English landscape.

Long cairn 360m south west of Dour Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009379. View the official record →

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What is Long cairn 360m south west of Dour Hill?

Long cairn 360m south west of Dour Hill is a Neolithic burial monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009379.

Who is responsible for protecting Long cairn 360m south west of Dour Hill?

Long cairn 360m south west of Dour Hill 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 1009379.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long cairn 360m south west of Dour Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval settlement 300m south of Burdhope (4.1 km), Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm (4.1 km), Romano-British farmstead 570m west of Woolaw (4.3 km).

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