Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEll Barrow, long barrow

Ell Barrow, long barrow

England
List entry 1009758
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ell Barrow is a long barrow situated in Wiltshire, England, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of an elongated earthen mound characteristic of early Neolithic burial structures, typically constructed between approximately 4000 and 3000 BCE. As a long barrow, it represents an important class of monumental architecture associated with communal burial practices and ritual activity in prehistoric Britain. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1009758, acknowledging its archaeological significance and protected status.

Ell Barrow, long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009758. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ell Barrow, long barrow?

Ell Barrow is a long barrow situated in Wiltshire, England, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009758.

Who is responsible for protecting Ell Barrow, long barrow?

Ell Barrow, 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 1009758.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ell Barrow, long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow SSW of Melsome's Field barn (10 km), Long barrow north east of Winterbourne Stoke crossroads (10.2 km), Bronze Age enclosure and bowl barrow 100m west of Longbarrow Cross Roads on Winterbourne Stoke Down (10.3 km).

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