Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlackquarries Hill long barrow

Blackquarries Hill long barrow

England
List entry 1002112
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Blackquarries Hill long barrow is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. The structure dates to the early Neolithic period and represents the type of communal burial architecture characteristic of the third and fourth millennia before the Common Era. The barrow survives as an earthwork, though its original dimensions and any architectural details such as stone or timber elements are no longer fully apparent. Such monuments are significant markers of early settled communities and their burial practices in the Cotswold region during the Neolithic era.

Blackquarries Hill long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002112. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blackquarries Hill long barrow?

Blackquarries Hill long barrow is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002112.

Who is responsible for protecting Blackquarries Hill long barrow?

Blackquarries Hill 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 1002112.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blackquarries Hill long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tresham Farbarrow round barrows (3.5 km), Bowl barrow known as Nan Tow's Tump (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 400m north of Starveall Farm (5.5 km).

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