Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHazleton long barrows, north and south

Hazleton long barrows, north and south

England
List entry 1003316
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hazleton long barrows comprise two Neolithic communal burial monuments constructed during the early fourth millennium BC in the Cotswolds. Both North and South Hazleton, located near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, are substantial earthworks comprising a mound enclosed by a ditch, with evidence of stone structures within their fabric. The barrows contained human skeletal remains distributed across multiple burial chambers, reflecting the characteristics of Cotswold-Severn tombs typical of Neolithic funerary practice in the region. These monuments represent significant evidence for Neolithic settlement patterns and ritual practices in early British prehistory.

Hazleton long barrows, north and south is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003316. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hazleton long barrows, north and south?

Hazleton long barrows comprise two Neolithic communal burial monuments constructed during the early fourth millennium BC in the Cotswolds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003316.

Who is responsible for protecting Hazleton long barrows, north and south?

Hazleton long barrows, north and south 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 1003316.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hazleton long barrows, north and south?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow N of Chedworth Roman villa (5.4 km), Chedworth Woods Roman temple (5.7 km), Chedworth Roman villa (5.8 km).

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