Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 650m WSW of Shepherds' Shore

Long barrow 650m WSW of Shepherds' Shore

England
List entry 1014030
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 650m WSW of Shepherds' Shore is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Wiltshire. The site dates to the early Neolithic period, representing one of the characteristic monumental forms constructed during the fourth millennium BCE. Like other long barrows of this era, it would have served as a focal point for ritual and burial practices within its local community. The monument survives as an earthwork, though detailed records of its precise dimensions and current physical condition remain limited in the scholarly literature readily available.

Long barrow 650m WSW of Shepherds' Shore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014030. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow 650m WSW of Shepherds' Shore?

Long barrow 650m WSW of Shepherds' Shore is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014030.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 650m WSW of Shepherds' Shore?

Long barrow 650m WSW of Shepherds' Shore 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 1014030.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 650m WSW of Shepherds' Shore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows in Roundway Hill Covert (4 km), All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (4.9 km), Rybury camp (4.9 km).

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