Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFifield long barrow

Fifield long barrow

England
List entry 1015159
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fifield Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located in Oxfordshire, dating to the third millennium BCE. The monument consists of an earthen mound constructed over a stone burial chamber, representing one of the characteristic megalithic funerary monuments erected during the early Neolithic period in southern Britain. The barrow demonstrates the architectural principles typical of its type, with the elongated mound aligned to incorporate a burial chamber accessible from the forecourt area. As a scheduled monument and listed entry on the National Heritage List, Fifield Long Barrow remains an important archaeological record of early farming communities and their ceremonial burial practices in the Cotswolds region.

Fifield long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015159. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fifield long barrow?

Fifield Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located in Oxfordshire, dating to the third millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015159.

Who is responsible for protecting Fifield long barrow?

Fifield 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 1015159.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fifield long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site (3.4 km), New Bridge over River Windrush (3.9 km), Barrington Park Roman villa, Great Barrington (4.9 km).

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