Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House

Long barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House

England
List entry 1013018
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Hampshire, England. The site dates to the Neolithic period, representing one of the characteristic long mound burial forms constructed during the early farming communities of prehistoric Britain, typically between approximately 4000 and 3000 BCE. As a long barrow, the monument would have served as a substantial earthwork containing a burial chamber or chambers where multiple individuals were interred, reflecting the communal nature of Neolithic funerary practices. The site's survival and formal designation on the National Heritage List demonstrates its archaeological importance as evidence of early agricultural settlement patterns and ritual practices in the Hampshire landscape.

Long barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013018. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House?

Long barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013018.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House?

Long barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House 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 1013018.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 700m south-west of Longwood House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park pale at Marwell, south-east of Cowleaze Copse (4.4 km), Park pale at Marwell, north of Thistle Ridge Farm (4.5 km), Enclosure in Preshaw Wood (4.6 km).

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