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The Currick long cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Cumberland, England, situated approximately 710 metres north-east of Cald Well. The monument consists of a long mound of stone constructed during the Neolithic period, representing a characteristic form of communal burial architecture typical of early farming communities in northern Britain. Long cairns of this type served as collective repositories for the dead and are considered significant indicators of early settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region. The site's survival and archaeological designation reflect its importance as evidence of Neolithic occupation and mortuary practice in the Lake District landscape.
The Currick long cairn 710m north east of Cald Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015734. View the official record →
The Currick long cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Cumberland, England, situated approximately 710 metres north-east of Cald Well. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015734.
The Currick long cairn 710m north east of Cald Well 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 1015734.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hall Hills medieval dispersed settlement 370m WNW of St Cuthbert's Church (8.3 km), Bewcastle Roman fort, high cross shaft in St Cuthbert's churchyard, and Bew Castle medieval shell keep castle (8.6 km), Dollerline medieval dispersed settlement 250m north of Bush Farm (8.7 km).
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