Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAsh Hill long barrow in Swinhope Park

Ash Hill long barrow in Swinhope Park

England
List entry 1013886
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ash Hill long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Swinhope Park, Lincolnshire. The barrow is a substantial earthwork mound that represents a characteristic example of long barrow construction from the Neolithic period, a form of collective burial chamber that dates broadly to the fourth and third millennia BC. The monument survives as an upstanding mound within the landscape, retaining archaeological significance as evidence of early farming communities and their burial practices in the East Midlands. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under list entry number 1013886, reflecting its protected status as a scheduled monument.

Ash Hill long barrow in Swinhope Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013886. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ash Hill long barrow in Swinhope Park?

Ash Hill long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Swinhope Park, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013886.

Who is responsible for protecting Ash Hill long barrow in Swinhope Park?

Ash Hill long barrow in Swinhope Park 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 1013886.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ash Hill long barrow in Swinhope Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of the Medieval Settlement of West Wykeham (7.7 km), Bowl barrow 100m south west of Gally Hill Farm (7.9 km), Neolithic Long Barrow and overlying Bronze Age round barrow, around 370m south-west of Boucherette Farm (8 km).

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