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Long barrow and part of a round barrow cemetery 130m SSE of Freshwater Bay Golf Clubhouse, on Afton Down is a Neolithic long barrow forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery on the Isle of Wight. The long barrow represents a burial monument of the Neolithic period, whilst the associated round barrows date to the Bronze Age, indicating continued use of this significant elevated location for funerary purposes across successive prehistoric periods. The site comprises earthwork remains visible on Afton Down, a location that commanded views across the surrounding landscape and appears to have been selected for its prominence as a cemetery site. The juxtaposition of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments at this location demonstrates the enduring ritual and burial significance of the site throughout prehistory.
Long barrow and part of a round barrow cemetery 130m SSE of Freshwater Bay Golf Clubhouse, on Afton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007789. View the official record →
Long barrow and part of a round barrow cemetery 130m SSE of Freshwater Bay Golf Clubhouse, on Afton Down is a Neolithic long barrow forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery on the Isle of Wight. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007789.
Long barrow and part of a round barrow cemetery 130m SSE of Freshwater Bay Golf Clubhouse, on Afton 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 1007789.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 830m SE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay Down (4.8 km), Bowl barrow in Coombe Plantation on Chessell Down: 830m north west of Longstone Cottage (5.1 km), Bowl barrow in Coombe Plantation on Chessell Down: 710m north west of Longstone Cottage (5.2 km).
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