Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAsh Holt long barrow

Ash Holt long barrow

England
List entry 1013890
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ash Holt long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Lincolnshire, England. The barrow belongs to the tradition of long mound construction characteristic of the earlier Neolithic period, typically dating to the fourth millennium BCE, and represents the funerary practices of early farming communities in the region. The monument survives as an earthen mound, preserving evidence of the burial and ceremonial practices of prehistoric Lincolnshire. Such barrows served as focal points for ritual activity and land demarcation within Neolithic settlement landscapes.

Ash Holt long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013890. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ash Holt long barrow?

Ash Holt long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013890.

Who is responsible for protecting Ash Holt long barrow?

Ash Holt long barrow 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 1013890.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ash Holt long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of medieval nunnery and settlement, Orford (6.6 km), Long Barrow 275m west of South Farm (7.3 km), Neolithic long barrow 400m south-south-west of Stainton Hall (7.4 km).

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