Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoberley long barrow

Coberley long barrow

England
List entry 1002129
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coberley long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Gloucestershire, belonging to the Cotswold-Severn group of long barrows characteristic of the fourth millennium before the present. The monument comprises an earthen mound with stone elements, typical of the architectural traditions employed for elite or community funerary purposes during the early farming period in Britain. Its construction reflects the cultural practices of early agricultural communities establishing territorial identity in the Cotswold region during the Neolithic period.

Coberley long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coberley long barrow?

Coberley long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Gloucestershire, belonging to the Cotswold-Severn group of long barrows characteristic of the fourth millennium before the present. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002129.

Who is responsible for protecting Coberley long barrow?

Coberley 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 1002129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coberley long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard (6.4 km), Misarden Park motte and bailey castle (6.5 km), Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm (7.2 km).

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