Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 500m SSE of Guiting Hill Farm

Long barrow 500m SSE of Guiting Hill Farm

England
List entry 1011984
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 500m SSE of Guiting Hill Farm is a Neolithic burial monument located in Gloucestershire. The site represents the funerary practices of early farming communities in the British Neolithic period, typically dated to between 4000 and 3000 BC. Long barrows of this type served as communal burial chambers, often constructed with stone or earth and used repeatedly across generations for the interment of multiple individuals. The monument's survival in the Gloucestershire landscape reflects the enduring significance of these monumental structures within prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual behaviour.

Long barrow 500m SSE of Guiting Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011984. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow 500m SSE of Guiting Hill Farm?

Long barrow 500m SSE of Guiting Hill Farm is a Neolithic burial monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011984.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 500m SSE of Guiting Hill Farm?

Long barrow 500m SSE of Guiting Hill 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 1011984.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 500m SSE of Guiting Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as `Wagborough Bush round barrow' 100m south west of Manor Farm (6.4 km), Lower Harford medieval settlement (6.4 km), Chessels Roman site (7.1 km).

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