Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChettle Long Barrow at north east corner of Eastbury Park

Chettle Long Barrow at north east corner of Eastbury Park

England
List entry 1014821
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Chettle Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial mound located at the north-east corner of Eastbury Park near Chettle in Dorset. The monument is a long barrow, a characteristic burial form of the early Neolithic period dating to approximately 3500 to 2500 BCE, representing one of the earliest permanent monuments constructed in prehistoric Britain. The barrow survives as an earthen mound, testament to its original construction as a communal burial structure for multiple interments. Long barrows of this type are significant archaeological features that provide evidence for early agricultural communities and their ritual practices, and Chettle's example contributes to understanding settlement and burial patterns in Dorset during the formative Neolithic period.

Chettle Long Barrow at north east corner of Eastbury Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014821. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chettle Long Barrow at north east corner of Eastbury Park?

Chettle Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial mound located at the north-east corner of Eastbury Park near Chettle in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014821.

Who is responsible for protecting Chettle Long Barrow at north east corner of Eastbury Park?

Chettle Long Barrow at north east corner of Eastbury 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 1014821.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chettle Long Barrow at north east corner of Eastbury Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately north west of St Mary's Church (7.4 km), Bowl barrow 470m south east of Ashley Wood Golf Club House (7.6 km), Round barrow in Buzbury Plantation (7.7 km).

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