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 funerary monument located in Swinhope Park, Lincolnshire. The earthwork survives as an elongated mound characteristic of long barrows constructed during the Early Neolithic period, typically dating between approximately 4000 and 3000 BC. Such monuments served as communal burial places and represent significant investments in labour and social organisation by prehistoric communities. The barrow's survival as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of early farming settlement patterns and burial practices in the East Midlands region.

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 funerary 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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