Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGanborough long barrow

Ganborough long barrow

England
List entry 1003333
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ganborough long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Gloucestershire, England. The barrow dates to the early Neolithic period and forms part of the significant concentration of long barrows found in the Cotswolds region, an area particularly rich in megalithic funerary architecture. Like other monuments of its type and period, it would have served as a communal burial place for successive generations of the local population. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1003333.

Ganborough long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003333. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ganborough long barrow?

Ganborough long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003333.

Who is responsible for protecting Ganborough long barrow?

Ganborough 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 1003333.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ganborough long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chessels Roman site (5.9 km), Castle Mound (5.9 km), Two bowl barrows, known as Heath Hill round barrows, 70m and 190m north east of Heath Hill (6.2 km).

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