Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCrippets long barrow, 680m north east of Dryhill Farm

Crippets long barrow, 680m north east of Dryhill Farm

England
List entry 1017040
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Crippets long barrow is a Neolithic monument located near Dryhill Farm in Gloucestershire. The structure is oriented north-east to south-west and represents the characteristic architectural form of long barrows constructed during the early Neolithic period, roughly between 4000 and 3000 BC. These monuments served as communal burial places and are among the earliest substantial stone structures built in Britain. The barrow's survival demonstrates the enduring character of Neolithic monumental construction in the Cotswold region, an area particularly rich in long barrow monuments from this period.

Crippets long barrow, 680m north east of Dryhill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017040. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crippets long barrow, 680m north east of Dryhill Farm?

Crippets long barrow is a Neolithic monument located near Dryhill Farm in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017040.

Who is responsible for protecting Crippets long barrow, 680m north east of Dryhill Farm?

Crippets long barrow, 680m north east of Dryhill Farm 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 1017040.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crippets long barrow, 680m north east of Dryhill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brimpsfield Castle mound (4.8 km), Bowl barrow, known as Buck's Head round barrow, 540m east of Dunley (5.2 km), Two bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, 310m south west of Climperwell Farm (5.7 km).

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