Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm

Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm

England
List entry 1008291
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm is a Neolithic burial monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow dates to the Neolithic period and represents a characteristic example of the long mound burial tradition prevalent in prehistoric Britain during the fourth and third millennia before the present. The monument survives as an earthwork of typical long barrow form, constructed to contain communal burial chambers and ritual deposits. Such structures are among the oldest monumental architecture in Britain and provide valuable evidence for early farming communities and their funerary practices.

Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008291. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm?

Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm is a Neolithic burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008291.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm?

Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool 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 1008291.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 350m south-west of Cornerpool Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 180m west of Ubley Warren Farm (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 91m south of Piney Sleight Farm (9.5 km), Bowl barrow 460m east of Charterhouse Warren Farm (9.5 km).

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