
What is recorded here
The National Heritage List for England records Raise Howe cairn as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Raise Howe cairn is a Neolithic chambered tomb, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. Its significance lies in its role as an early funerary and ceremonial structure, reflecting the complex social and religious practices of Neolithic communities in the region.
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Photo: Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0