Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 820m south east of Telegraph Clump

Long barrow 820m south east of Telegraph Clump

England
List entry 1020709
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 820m south east of Telegraph Clump is a Neolithic burial monument located in Dorset, England. The barrow is a substantial earthwork characteristic of the long barrow tradition, a funerary type that flourished in southern England during the early Neolithic period, approximately 4000 to 3000 BCE. Such monuments served as communal burial places and represent significant investment in monumental architecture by early agricultural communities. The barrow's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Neolithic settlement patterns and ritual practices in the Dorset landscape.

Long barrow 820m south east of Telegraph Clump is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020709. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow 820m south east of Telegraph Clump?

Long barrow 820m south east of Telegraph Clump is a Neolithic burial monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020709.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 820m south east of Telegraph Clump?

Long barrow 820m south east of Telegraph Clump 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 1020709.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 820m south east of Telegraph Clump?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort called Crawford Castle (7.1 km), Bowl barrow 550m north east of Field Dairy Farm (7.2 km), Bowl barrow 350m south of Gorcombe Farm (8.4 km).

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