Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 200m north west of Longlands Farm

Long barrow 200m north west of Longlands Farm

England
List entry 1013258
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 200m north west of Longlands Farm is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Dorset. The barrow dates to the early Neolithic period and represents a significant example of the monumental architecture constructed during this era of agricultural colonisation in southern Britain. As a long barrow, the structure would have served as a focal point for ritual and burial practices, housing the remains of multiple individuals from the surrounding community. The monument survives as an earthwork and contributes to our understanding of Neolithic settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Dorset landscape.

Long barrow 200m north west of Longlands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013258. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 200m north west of Longlands Farm?

Long barrow 200m north west of Longlands Farm is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013258.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 200m north west of Longlands Farm?

Long barrow 200m north west of Longlands 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 1013258.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 200m north west of Longlands Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two fishponds in Oddens Wood (5.7 km), St Peter's Abbey (5.7 km), St Catherine's Chapel, field system and quarries at Chapel Hill (6.1 km).

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