Excavations through the cursus bank at Drumadoon. Photo: Dr Kenny Brophy
Researchers discover complete Neolithic cursus on the Isle of Arran. Excavations through the cursus bank at Drumadoon. Photo: Dr Kenny Brophy A leading team of researchers have discovered what is believed to be a complete Neolithic cursus set within a rich prehistoric landscape on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. A leading team of researchers have discovered what is believed to be a complete Neolithic cursus set within a rich prehistoric landscape on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. This monument type is amongst the first that was built by farmers in Neolithic Britain and is huge - measuring 1.1km long and 50 metres wide. A cursus is a vast Neolithic monument comprised of one or more rectangular enclosures. The cursus on Arran is defined by a large stone, earth and turf bank running around the entire perimeter of the enclosure.
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