Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 340m north west of Cooks Cottages

Long barrow 340m north west of Cooks Cottages

England
List entry 1016632
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 340m north west of Cooks Cottages is a Neolithic burial monument located in Oxfordshire. The barrow represents the earthwork remains of a communal burial structure of the type characteristic of the early agricultural societies of Neolithic Britain, dating to approximately 4000–3000 BC. Such monuments typically contained multiple burials and served important functions in marking territorial claims and facilitating community rituals. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under designation 1016632, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of early settlement and funerary practice in the region.

Long barrow 340m north west of Cooks Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016632. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 340m north west of Cooks Cottages?

Long barrow 340m 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 1016632.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 340m north west of Cooks Cottages?

Long barrow 340m 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 1016632.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 340m north west of Cooks Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages (0.2 km), Wallingford Town Walls (2.8 km), Wallingford Castle (2.8 km).

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