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Gatcombe long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located near Gatcombe Farm in Gloucestershire. The structure dates to the early Neolithic period and represents the type of communal burial architecture characteristic of its era in the Cotswold region. The monument survives as an earthwork and forms part of the significant concentration of megalithic monuments in the Cotswolds, reflecting the importance of this landscape during the fourth and third millennia before the present. Like many long barrows of the period, it would have served as a focal point for ritual and burial practices within its local community.
Gatcombe long barrow, 400m east of Gatcombe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008623. View the official record →
Gatcombe long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located near Gatcombe Farm in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008623.
Gatcombe long barrow, 400m east of Gatcombe 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 1008623.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 690m and 790m north of The Manor Farm (3.8 km), Moated site, associated ponds and earthworks 150m south east of Cranmore Farm (5 km), Bowl barrow 600m SSW of Chavenage House (5.3 km).
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