Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong cairn on the south western slope of Dod Hill, 1km north east of The Dod

Long cairn on the south western slope of Dod Hill, 1km north east of The Dod

England
List entry 1019417
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long cairn on the south western slope of Dod Hill is a Neolithic monument situated approximately one kilometre north east of The Dod in Northumberland. The cairn represents a burial structure typical of the early agricultural communities of northern Britain, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument survives as an elongated mound constructed from stone, characteristic of long cairn architecture of this era. Such monuments served as communal burial places and are significant evidence of early settled settlement patterns and ritual practices in prehistoric Northumberland.

Long cairn on the south western slope of Dod Hill, 1km north east of The Dod is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019417. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long cairn on the south western slope of Dod Hill, 1km north east of The Dod?

Long cairn on the south western slope of Dod Hill is a Neolithic monument situated approximately one kilometre north east of The Dod in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019417.

Who is responsible for protecting Long cairn on the south western slope of Dod Hill, 1km north east of The Dod?

Long cairn on the south western slope of Dod Hill, 1km north east of The Dod 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 1019417.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long cairn on the south western slope of Dod Hill, 1km north east of The Dod?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leafield Edge medieval settlement and field system (7.3 km), Palisaded settlement on Hart Law (7.8 km), Iron age defended settlement, 500m south west of Broomycrook Knowe (8 km).

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