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Folly Wood long barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Gloucestershire, belonging to the tradition of megalithic burial monuments constructed during the fourth millennium BC. The monument consists of a linear earthwork mound with associated stone chamber elements, representing the characteristic architecture of the Cotswold-Severn group of long barrows that dominated the region during the Early Neolithic period. Such structures served as communal burial places and functioned as prominent territorial markers within the landscape, reflecting the social and ritual practices of early farming communities. The site's preservation and archaeological record contribute to understanding the Neolithic settlement and ceremonial practices of the Cotswolds region.
Folly Wood long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002109. View the official record →
Folly Wood long barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Gloucestershire, belonging to the tradition of megalithic burial monuments constructed during the fourth millennium BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002109.
Folly Wood 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 1002109.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackquarries Hill long barrow (3.7 km), Kingswood Abbey gate (5.5 km), Tresham Farbarrow round barrows (7 km).
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