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Corton long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Wiltshire, England, dating to the period approximately 3500–2500 BCE. The monument survives as an earthen mound, characteristic of long barrows constructed during the early Neolithic period as communal burial structures. Like other examples of its type in the Wessex region, Corton long barrow represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Neolithic mortuary practices and settlement patterns in prehistoric southern Britain. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to the archaeological and historical record.
Corton long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010518. View the official record →
Corton long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Wiltshire, England, dating to the period approximately 3500–2500 BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010518.
Corton 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 1010518.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure in Penning Wood, 290m NE of Penning (4.5 km), Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down (5.1 km), Bowl barrow 540m north of Woodbine Barn (5.7 km).
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