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Blackquarries Hill long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Gloucestershire, England. The barrow dates to the early Neolithic period and represents a characteristic example of the long mound tradition of monument construction prevalent in this region during the fourth millennium BCE. The site is designated as a scheduled monument and is listed on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1002112. As a funerary structure, it would have served as a communal burial place for a settled community, reflecting the monumental investment and social organisation characteristic of early farming societies in Neolithic Britain.
Blackquarries Hill long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002112. View the official record →
Blackquarries Hill long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002112.
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.
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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