Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 360m SSW of Chettle House

Long barrow 360m SSW of Chettle House

England
List entry 1013792
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 360m SSW of Chettle House is a Neolithic burial monument located in Dorset. The earthwork survives as an elongated mound characteristic of long barrows constructed during the Early Neolithic period, roughly between 4000 and 3000 BCE. Such monuments served as communal burial places and represent some of the earliest monumental architecture in Britain, reflecting the ceremonial practices and social organisation of early farming communities. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork provides evidence of prehistoric settlement and land use in the Dorset landscape.

Long barrow 360m SSW of Chettle House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013792. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow 360m SSW of Chettle House?

Long barrow 360m SSW of Chettle House is a Neolithic burial monument located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013792.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 360m SSW of Chettle House?

Long barrow 360m SSW of Chettle 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 1013792.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 360m SSW of Chettle House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 850m ESE of Hill Farm (9 km), Bowl barrow 800m ESE of Hill Farm (9.1 km), Two bowl barrows and a disc barrow 960m north west and a bowl barrow 880m north west of Crab Farm (9.3 km).

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