Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point

Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point

England
List entry 1014089
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Wiltshire. The monument is characteristic of the long barrow tradition that flourished in southern Britain during the early Neolithic period, roughly 4000 to 3000 BC, and represents an important form of monumental architecture associated with early farming communities. Like other examples of this monument type, it would have served as a focal point for ritual and burial practices within a local community. The barrow is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to understanding Neolithic settlement and funerary practices in the region.

Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014089. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point?

Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014089.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point?

Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point 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 1014089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clarendon Palace (5 km), Medieval pottery kilns, Milford Farm (6.8 km), Milford Hill Bridge (6.9 km).

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