Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCollege Plantation long barrow and round barrows

College Plantation long barrow and round barrows

England
List entry 1003318
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England
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Overview

History & significance

College Plantation long barrow and round barrows is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Gloucestershire. The site comprises a long barrow of Neolithic date, characteristic of the early farming communities of the fourth and third millennia BCE, alongside later round barrows of Bronze Age construction which reflect the ritual and burial practices of the second millennium BCE. The long barrow represents an important marker of the early colonization of the Cotswolds region and demonstrates the continuity of ritual practice across these two major prehistoric periods. The survival of both monument types at a single location provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding changes in burial custom and social organization across the Neolithic and Bronze Age transition.

College Plantation long barrow and round barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003318. View the official record →

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What is College Plantation long barrow and round barrows?

College Plantation long barrow and round barrows is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003318.

Who is responsible for protecting College Plantation long barrow and round barrows?

College Plantation long barrow and round barrows 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 1003318.

What other scheduled monuments are near College Plantation long barrow and round barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Kenelm's churchyard (2.9 km), Wellhill Copse round barrow (4.4 km), Lillyhorn Roman villa, Bournes Green (4.9 km).

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