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 burial monument located in Cumberland, England. The site consists of a long cairn, a monument type characteristic of the Early Neolithic period in northern Britain, typically constructed from stone and earth to cover communal burial deposits. Such monuments served as focal points for territorial and social identity within prehistoric communities. The specific archaeological details and current physical condition of this particular cairn reflect the broader patterns of Neolithic funerary practice in the upland regions of northern England.

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 burial monument located in Cumberland, England. 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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