Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 600yds (550m) SE of Vanity

Long barrow 600yds (550m) SE of Vanity

England
List entry 1003004
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 600 yards (550 metres) south-east of Vanity is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow represents the characteristic funerary architecture of the early farming communities of southern Britain during the fourth and third millennia before the present. As a long barrow, it would originally have comprised an earthen mound covering a stone or timber mortuary structure, serving as a focal point for collective ritual interment across several generations. The monument survives as an upstanding archaeological feature and retains sufficient integrity to contribute to understanding of Neolithic settlement patterns and burial practices in the Wiltshire landscape.

Long barrow 600yds (550m) SE of Vanity is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003004. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 600yds (550m) SE of Vanity?

Long barrow 600 yards (550 metres) south-east of Vanity is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003004.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 600yds (550m) SE of Vanity?

Long barrow 600yds (550m) SE of Vanity 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 1003004.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 600yds (550m) SE of Vanity?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval manorial buildings (uninhabited parts) (3.7 km), Rockbourne Roman villa (4.9 km), St Michael's Priory (5.8 km).

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