Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBourton Clump long barrow

Bourton Clump long barrow

England
List entry 1016079
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bourton Clump long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Gloucestershire. The site represents the characteristic earthwork tradition of long barrow construction prevalent in southern Britain during the fourth and third millennia BCE. The monument survives as an elongated mound, typical of Cotswold-Severn group long barrows found across the region. Such monuments served as focal points for early agricultural communities and contain evidence of ritual burial practices central to Neolithic society.

Bourton Clump long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016079. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bourton Clump long barrow?

Bourton Clump long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016079.

Who is responsible for protecting Bourton Clump long barrow?

Bourton Clump 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 1016079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bourton Clump long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman burials, medieval settlement remains and a later ditched enclosure east of St Mary's Church (6.7 km), Market cross in Market Square (7.1 km), Bowl barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery and a long barrow, 500m north east of Eyford Hill Farm (7.2 km).

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