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Gatcombe long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located approximately four hundred metres east of Gatcombe Farm in Gloucestershire. The structure is aligned roughly north-south and represents the characteristic earthwork type of long barrows constructed during the early Neolithic period, when communal burial practices became established in Britain. The barrow is designated as a heritage asset reflecting the archaeological significance of the Cotswold region, which contains a notable concentration of megalithic monuments from this era. Like other long barrows of its class, it would have served as a focal point for community ritual and the interment of multiple individuals, though the specific details of its internal structure and any archaeological investigations remain within specialist records.
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 approximately four hundred metres east of 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Gatcombe long barrow, 400m east of Gatcombe Farm's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Gatcombe long barrow, 400m east of Gatcombe Farm stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.