Scheduled MonumentsEnglandColnpen long barrow

Colnpen long barrow

England
List entry 1003315
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Colnpen long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Gloucestershire, England. The barrow dates to the Neolithic period and represents the type of communal burial structure characteristic of early agricultural communities in Britain. The monument survives as an earthwork and constitutes an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary practice in the Cotswold region. Long barrows of this type typically contained human remains and grave goods, serving as focal points for ritual and community identity during the third millennium before Christ.

Colnpen long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003315. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Colnpen long barrow?

Colnpen long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003315.

Who is responsible for protecting Colnpen long barrow?

Colnpen 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 1003315.

What other scheduled monuments are near Colnpen long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside Cross at Ampney Crucis (6.5 km), Churchyard cross in Holy Rood churchyard (6.5 km), Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard (6.9 km).

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