Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong Barrow 135m North of Middle Farm, near Wispington

Long Barrow 135m North of Middle Farm, near Wispington

England
List entry 1489415
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long Barrow 135m North of Middle Farm, near Wispington, is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Lincolnshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork and represents the type of monumental architecture constructed during the early farming period in Britain, typically dating to between approximately 4000 and 3000 BCE. Such long barrows served as focal points for Neolithic communities, housing the collective dead and functioning as territorial markers within the landscape. The monument's survival and designation reflect its importance as evidence of early settled society and burial practice in the East Midlands region.

Long Barrow 135m North of Middle Farm, near Wispington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1489415. View the official record →

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What is Long Barrow 135m North of Middle Farm, near Wispington?

Long Barrow 135m North of Middle Farm, near Wispington, is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1489415.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Barrow 135m North of Middle Farm, near Wispington?

Long Barrow 135m North of Middle Farm, near Wispington 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 1489415.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Barrow 135m North of Middle Farm, near Wispington?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woodhall Hall moated site (3.8 km), Site of All Hallows Church (5.4 km), Moated grange in White Hall Wood (5.5 km).

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