Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 800m north west of Calceby

Long barrow 800m north west of Calceby

England
List entry 1463467
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 800m north west of Calceby is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in the parish of Calceby in Lincolnshire. The structure represents the characteristic earthwork form of long barrows constructed during the early Neolithic period, typically serving as a focal point for collective inhumation practices within prehistoric communities. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of significance in understanding settlement patterns and funerary customs of early agricultural societies in East Anglia. As a scheduled monument, the site retains importance for archaeological study and interpretation of Neolithic religious and social organisation in the region.

Long barrow 800m north west of Calceby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1463467. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 800m north west of Calceby?

Long barrow 800m north west of Calceby is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in the parish of Calceby in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1463467.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 800m north west of Calceby?

Long barrow 800m north west of Calceby 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 1463467.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 800m north west of Calceby?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site (5.6 km), Fordington medieval village (5.7 km), Ring Holt bowl barrow (5.9 km).

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