Scheduled MonumentsEnglandColdrum Megalithic Tomb, Trottiscliffe

Coldrum Megalithic Tomb, Trottiscliffe

England
List entry 1013069
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Coldrum Megalithic Tomb is a Neolithic chambered long barrow situated near Trottiscliffe in Kent, dating to approximately 4000 BCE or the early Neolithic period. The monument consists of a stone burial chamber constructed from large sarsen blocks, originally covered by an elongated earthen mound, of which substantial traces remain. Excavations conducted in the early twentieth century revealed the remains of numerous individuals interred within the chamber, indicating its use as a communal burial site over an extended period. The tomb represents an important example of megalithic funerary architecture in south-eastern England and provides significant archaeological evidence for Neolithic settlement and burial practices in the region.

Coldrum Megalithic Tomb, Trottiscliffe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013069. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coldrum Megalithic Tomb, Trottiscliffe?

Coldrum Megalithic Tomb is a Neolithic chambered long barrow situated near Trottiscliffe in Kent, dating to approximately 4000 BCE or the early Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013069.

Who is responsible for protecting Coldrum Megalithic Tomb, Trottiscliffe?

Coldrum Megalithic Tomb, Trottiscliffe 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 1013069.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coldrum Megalithic Tomb, Trottiscliffe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Quintain on the Green (3.5 km), Leybourne Castle (3.8 km), St Mary's Abbey: a Benedictine abbey north and east of Water Lane (4.1 km).

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