Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNeolithic long cairn north-east of Louden Hill

Neolithic long cairn north-east of Louden Hill

England
List entry 1011462
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Neolithic long cairn north-east of Louden Hill is a Neolithic monumental burial structure located in Cornwall. The monument dates from the Neolithic period and represents the type of communal burial architecture characteristic of early farming communities in Britain. Long cairns of this period typically served as collective tombs, their linear mounded form constructed from stone and earth to cover burial deposits and associated ritual activity. The Cornish landscape retains numerous examples of such Neolithic funerary monuments, which are among the earliest substantial structures built by settled populations in the region.

Neolithic long cairn north-east of Louden Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011462. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Neolithic long cairn north-east of Louden Hill?

Neolithic long cairn north-east of Louden Hill is a Neolithic monumental burial structure located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011462.

Who is responsible for protecting Neolithic long cairn north-east of Louden Hill?

Neolithic long cairn north-east of Louden 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 1011462.

What other scheduled monuments are near Neolithic long cairn north-east of Louden Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (7.4 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (8.1 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 30m east of the church (8.2 km).

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