Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow and Old Ditch linear earthwork, on Tilshead Down

Long barrow and Old Ditch linear earthwork, on Tilshead Down

England
List entry 1009297
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow and Old Ditch linear earthwork, on Tilshead Down is a Neolithic burial monument located on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. The site comprises a long barrow, the characteristic elongated earthwork of the Neolithic period, alongside an associated linear earthwork known as Old Ditch. The barrow and ditch represent important elements of the Neolithic ritual and territorial landscape of the Salisbury Plain area, dating to the period approximately 4000–3000 BCE. The monument survives as an earthwork and contributes to the dense concentration of prehistoric monuments characteristic of this region of Wiltshire.

Long barrow and Old Ditch linear earthwork, on Tilshead Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009297. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow and Old Ditch linear earthwork, on Tilshead Down?

Long barrow and Old Ditch linear earthwork, on Tilshead Down is a Neolithic burial monument located on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009297.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow and Old Ditch linear earthwork, on Tilshead Down?

Long barrow and Old Ditch linear earthwork, on Tilshead Down 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 1009297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow and Old Ditch linear earthwork, on Tilshead Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Yarnbury camp (Yarnbury Castle) (6.6 km), Milestone SE of Yarnbury Castle (6.9 km), Group of barrows near Field Barn (7.1 km).

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