Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn Farm

Long cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn Farm

England
List entry 1012819
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn Farm is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Cumberland. The cairn takes the form of an elongated mound constructed from stone, characteristic of long cairn monuments erected during the Neolithic period, typically dating between approximately 4000 and 3000 BCE. Such structures served as communal burial places and represent significant evidence of early agricultural societies in northern Britain. The monument's survival and official scheduling as a protected heritage site reflects its archaeological importance for understanding Neolithic settlement patterns and funerary practices in the region.

Long cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012819. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn Farm?

Long cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn Farm is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012819.

Who is responsible for protecting Long cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn Farm?

Long cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn 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 1012819.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circle (8.3 km), Ring cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stones (8.5 km), Four funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow Raise (8.6 km).

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