Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAdam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill

Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill

England
List entry 1013032
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Adam's Grave is a Neolithic long barrow situated on Walker's Hill in Wiltshire, England. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, approximately 3500 to 2500 BCE, and represents a form of communal burial structure characteristic of early farming communities in prehistoric Britain. The barrow is aligned broadly east to west and retains significant earthwork remains despite being damaged and ploughed in antiquity. As a long barrow, the structure would have served as a focal point for ritual activity and burial practice, containing multiple inhumations within a chambered or non-chambered passage structure typical of Neolithic collective monuments.

Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013032. View the official record →

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What is Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill?

Adam's Grave is a Neolithic long barrow situated on Walker's Hill in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013032.

Who is responsible for protecting Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill?

Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill 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 1013032.

What other scheduled monuments are near Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow near Charlton Clumps (8.9 km), Round barrow in the grounds of RAF Upavon (9.6 km), Barrow east of Chirton Landing Strip (9.7 km).

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