Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPike Stones chambered long cairn

Pike Stones chambered long cairn

England
List entry 1009120
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pike Stones chambered long cairn is a Neolithic burial monument located in Lancashire, England, dating to the fourth or third millennium BC. The site comprises a long cairn with an internal stone chamber, constructed in the tradition of megalithic communal burial practices characteristic of early farming communities in Britain. The monument's chambered structure indicates its use as a funerary monument where multiple individuals would have been interred over a period of time. Its preservation and official listing reflect the archaeological significance of this class of monument in understanding Neolithic settlement, ritual practices, and the introduction of Neolithic culture to northern England.

Pike Stones chambered long cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pike Stones chambered long cairn?

Pike Stones chambered long cairn is a Neolithic burial monument located in Lancashire, England, dating to the fourth or third millennium BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009120.

Who is responsible for protecting Pike Stones chambered long cairn?

Pike Stones chambered long cairn 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 1009120.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pike Stones chambered long cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Loaf bowl barrow on Anglezarke Moor (1.5 km), Round cairn on Noon Hill (3 km), Bretters Farm moated site and two fishponds (3.3 km).

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