Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 370m south-south-east of Castle Farm

Long barrow 370m south-south-east of Castle Farm

England
List entry 1011525
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 370m south-south-east of Castle Farm is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow represents the characteristic monumental burial practice of the Early Neolithic period, when communal tombs served as repositories for the dead and as enduring territorial markers within the landscape. Its physical form, typical of the long barrow tradition, consists of an elongated earthwork mound that would have originally covered a burial chamber or chambers. This monument contributes to the archaeological understanding of Neolithic settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Somerset region during the fourth and third millennia before the present.

Long barrow 370m south-south-east of Castle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011525. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 370m south-south-east of Castle Farm?

Long barrow 370m south-south-east of Castle Farm is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011525.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 370m south-south-east of Castle Farm?

Long barrow 370m south-south-east of Castle 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 1011525.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 370m south-south-east of Castle Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bracelet Cave (4.8 km), Badger Hole, Wookey (4.8 km), Rhinoceros Hole, Wookey (4.8 km).

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