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The Bridestones is a Neolithic chambered long cairn located in Cheshire, England, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound with an internal stone burial chamber, characteristic of the long barrow tradition that flourished in Britain during the fourth and third millennia before the present. The site represents an important example of communal burial practice and monumental architecture from the early farming communities of prehistoric Britain. Its survival as a designated heritage monument reflects its archaeological significance in understanding Neolithic settlement patterns and ritual practices in the north-western regions of England.
The Bridestones Neolithic chambered long cairn. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011115. View the official record →
The Bridestones is a Neolithic chambered long cairn located in Cheshire, England, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011115.
The Bridestones Neolithic 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 1011115.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shepherd's Cross, 250m south east of Over Hall Farm (2 km), A 16th century mansion and garden remains at Biddulph Old Hall (2.4 km), Ringwork castle in Bailey's Wood (3.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of The Bridestones Neolithic chambered long cairn.'s history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
The Bridestones Neolithic chambered long cairn. stands on Millstone Grit Group [See Also Migr], bedrock that formed in the Namurian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.