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

Long barrow 600yds (550m) SE of Vanity

England
List entry 1003004
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 600 yards south-east of Vanity is a Neolithic burial monument located in Wiltshire. The structure dates to the Neolithic period, reflecting the tradition of communal burial practices characteristic of early agricultural societies in Britain. Long barrows of this type typically consisted of elongated earthen or stone mounds constructed over burial chambers, serving as focal points for ritual and ancestral commemoration within prehistoric communities. The monument remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns and funerary practices in Neolithic Wiltshire.

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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Questions & answers

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

Long barrow 600 yards south-east of Vanity is a Neolithic 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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