Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 600m south of Preston Grange

Long barrow 600m south of Preston Grange

England
List entry 1013009
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 600m south of Preston Grange is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Hampshire, England. The barrow belongs to the early agricultural period of Britain, dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE, and represents the characteristic funerary architecture of its era. As a long barrow, the monument would originally have comprised an elongated earthen mound covering a stone or timber burial chamber, designed to contain the remains of multiple individuals from the local community. Such structures are among the earliest monumental constructions in Britain and reflect the social organisation and religious beliefs of Neolithic farming communities.

Long barrow 600m south of Preston Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013009. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 600m south of Preston Grange?

Long barrow 600m south of Preston Grange is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013009.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 600m south of Preston Grange?

Long barrow 600m south of Preston Grange 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 1013009.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 600m south of Preston Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow S of Down Farm (0.9 km), Godsfield Chapel (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 600m north-east of Totford Farm (3.3 km).

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