Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages

Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages

England
List entry 1016629
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages is a Neolithic burial monument located in Oxfordshire. The monument represents the characteristic earthwork architecture of the early farming communities of southern Britain, dating to the Neolithic period, roughly 4000–3000 BC. As a long barrow, it would have functioned as a communal burial chamber and ceremonial centre for a local group, with its elongated earthen mound containing internal stone or timber structures for depositing the dead. The site's survival as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of early agrarian settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016629. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages?

Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages is a Neolithic burial monument located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016629.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages?

Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages 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 1016629.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wallingford Town Walls (2.6 km), Wallingford Castle (2.6 km), Saxon town (2.7 km).

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