Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm

Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm

England
List entry 1021464
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm is a Neolithic communal burial monument situated in Gloucestershire. The structure belongs to the long barrow tradition characteristic of the Early Neolithic period, approximately 4000–3000 BCE, when such monuments served as focal points for collective burial practices and territorial markers across southern Britain. The barrow would have originally comprised an earthen mound constructed over a stone or timber burial chamber, designed to accommodate multiple interments over an extended period. This monument represents an important aspect of Neolithic funerary architecture in the Cotswolds region and contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and social organisation of early farming communities in the area.

Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021464. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm?

Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm is a Neolithic communal burial monument situated in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021464.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm?

Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt 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 1021464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lillyhorn Roman villa, Bournes Green (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 530m south east of Nash End Farm (5.1 km), Churchyard cross in St Kenelm's churchyard (5.8 km).

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