Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHoar Stone long barrow

Hoar Stone long barrow

England
List entry 1018161
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hoar Stone long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Gloucestershire, England. The site comprises a substantial earthen mound constructed during the early Neolithic period, characteristic of the long barrow tradition of monument building in southern Britain. Long barrows of this type typically served as communal burial places and are among the earliest monumental structures in the British archaeological record, dating to approximately 3800–3000 BCE. The Hoar Stone represents an important example of Neolithic funerary practice and territorial expression in the Cotswolds region.

Hoar Stone long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018161. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hoar Stone long barrow?

Hoar Stone long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018161.

Who is responsible for protecting Hoar Stone long barrow?

Hoar Stone 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 1018161.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hoar Stone long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Kenelm's churchyard (3.7 km), Wellhill Copse round barrow (4.2 km), Romano-British site known as Hailey Wood Camp (6.2 km).

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