Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 260m north west of Cross Lodge

Long barrow 260m north west of Cross Lodge

England
List entry 1014106
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 260m north west of Cross Lodge is a Neolithic chambered monument located in Herefordshire. The site represents a characteristic example of the long barrow tradition that flourished in Britain during the early Neolithic period, typically between 4000 and 3000 BC, serving as a communal burial structure. The monument's physical form, consistent with long barrows of the Welsh and English border region, would originally have comprised an elongated earthen mound covering stone burial chambers. Such monuments are archaeologically significant as evidence of early agricultural settlement patterns, communal ritual practices, and the development of monumental architecture in prehistoric Britain.

Long barrow 260m north west of Cross Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014106. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 260m north west of Cross Lodge?

Long barrow 260m north west of Cross Lodge is a Neolithic chambered monument located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014106.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 260m north west of Cross Lodge?

Long barrow 260m north west of Cross Lodge 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 1014106.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 260m north west of Cross Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle, chapel, post-medieval house and garden remains east of Urishay Castle Farm (4.2 km), Lower Park Wood Camp (4.8 km), Cothill Tump, a motte castle 500m north west of Cothill Farm (5.4 km).

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