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 burial monument situated approximately one kilometre north east of The Dod in Northumberland. The structure consists of an elongated mound of stone characteristic of long cairns, a funerary form prevalent in northern Britain during the early Neolithic period, roughly 4000 to 3000 BCE. Such monuments typically contained stone-built chambers and served as communal burial places for multiple individuals over an extended period. The cairn's location on the upland slopes reflects the settlement and ritual patterns of Neolithic communities in the Border region.

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 burial 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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