Scheduled MonumentsEnglandJulliberrie's Grave Long Barrow

Julliberrie's Grave Long Barrow

England
List entry 1013000
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Julliberrie's Grave is a Neolithic long barrow situated near Chilham in Kent, dating to the early Neolithic period. The monument consists of an earthen mound constructed over a burial chamber and represents one of the few surviving examples of this monument type in southeastern England. The barrow was originally of considerable length and would have served as a communal burial place for members of a Neolithic community, reflecting the ritual and social practices of early farming populations in Britain around five thousand years ago. The site remains a significant archaeological record of Neolithic settlement and mortuary practices in the region.

Julliberrie's Grave Long Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013000. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Julliberrie's Grave Long Barrow?

Julliberrie's Grave is a Neolithic long barrow situated near Chilham in Kent, dating to the early Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013000.

Who is responsible for protecting Julliberrie's Grave Long Barrow?

Julliberrie's Grave 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 1013000.

What other scheduled monuments are near Julliberrie's Grave Long Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow off Pennypot Lane, one of six in Eggringe Wood (3.5 km), Bowl barrow, the southernmost of six in Eggringe Wood (3.9 km), Bowl barrow 400m north-east of Buckholt Farm in Mounts Wood (4 km).

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