Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 450m south-west of Down Farm

Long barrow 450m south-west of Down Farm

England
List entry 1013129
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 450m south-west of Down Farm is a Neolithic communal burial monument situated in Hampshire. The barrow dates to the early Neolithic period, representing one of the characteristic megalithic tombs constructed during the fourth millennium BCE. Long barrows of this type typically served as collective burial places for multiple individuals from a single community and reflect the social and ceremonial practices of early farming societies in southern Britain. The monument survives as an earthwork feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Long barrow 450m south-west of Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow 450m south-west of Down Farm?

Long barrow 450m south-west of Down Farm is a Neolithic communal burial monument situated in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013129.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 450m south-west of Down Farm?

Long barrow 450m south-west of Down 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 1013129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 450m south-west of Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 90m west of Hill Lodge: one of a group of round barrows on Broughton Hill (6.7 km), Bowl barrow 20m south west of Hill Lodge: one of a group of round barrows on Broughton Hill (6.7 km), Two bowl barrows 90m south of Hill Lodge: part of a group of round barrows on Broughton Hill (6.8 km).

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