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Knap barrow is a long barrow situated approximately 900 metres west of Down Farm in Wiltshire, England, and represents a significant example of Neolithic funerary architecture. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, reflecting the burial practices and social organisation of early farming communities in prehistoric Britain. Long barrows of this type typically contained chambered or unchambeured burial spaces and served as communal or family tombs, often with substantial earthen mounds constructed over stone or wooden structures. The barrow's survival in the Wiltshire landscape provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding Neolithic settlement patterns and mortuary practices in southern England.
Knap barrow: a long barrow 900m west of Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013495. View the official record →
Knap barrow is a long barrow situated approximately 900 metres west of Down Farm in Wiltshire, England, and represents a significant example of Neolithic funerary architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013495.
Knap barrow: a long barrow 900m 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 1013495.
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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