Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGrans barrow: a long barrow 880m west of Down Farm

Grans barrow: a long barrow 880m west of Down Farm

England
List entry 1020740
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Grans barrow is a Neolithic long barrow situated approximately 880 metres west of Down Farm in Hampshire, England. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, representing a form of communal burial architecture characteristic of early farming communities in prehistoric Britain. Long barrows of this type typically contained multiple inhumations and served as focal points for ritual and ceremonial activity within their local landscape. The barrow remains a significant archaeological record of early settlement patterns and funerary practices in Hampshire during the fourth and third millennia before the present era.

Grans barrow: a long barrow 880m west of Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020740. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grans barrow: a long barrow 880m west of Down Farm?

Grans barrow is a Neolithic long barrow situated approximately 880 metres west of Down Farm in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020740.

Who is responsible for protecting Grans barrow: a long barrow 880m west of Down Farm?

Grans barrow: a long barrow 880m west of Down 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 1020740.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grans barrow: a long barrow 880m west of Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle mound (or Castle Hill) (7.8 km), Barrows in and near St Giles Park (8.9 km), Barrows N of St Giles Park (8.9 km).

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