Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 180m north of Lime House

Long barrow 180m north of Lime House

England
List entry 1011526
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 180m north of Lime House is a Neolithic burial monument located in Somerset, England. The site represents the characteristic funerary architecture of the early farming communities of southern Britain, dating to the Neolithic period. As a long barrow, it would have functioned as a communal burial structure, reflecting the monumental investment these societies made in ritual and ancestor veneration. The monument's survival into the modern period, despite agricultural activity across the Somerset landscape, attests to the enduring physical presence of this ancient ceremonial site.

Long barrow 180m north of Lime House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011526. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow 180m north of Lime House?

Long barrow 180m north of Lime House is a Neolithic burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011526.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 180m north of Lime House?

Long barrow 180m north of Lime House 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 1011526.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 180m north of Lime House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Beacon Hill (7.8 km), Circular earthwork and barrows on Beacon Hill (8 km), King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (8.1 km).

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