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Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery is a multi-period monument complex in Gloucestershire combining prehistoric and Roman-period archaeology. The site comprises a Neolithic long barrow, representing funerary practice from the early agricultural period in Britain, alongside later Roman structures including an amphitheatre and associated cemetery, indicating substantial Roman occupation and settlement activity at the location. The juxtaposition of these features demonstrates continuity of significance at the site across several millennia, with the Roman development representing a major phase of use and investment in infrastructure. The monument is of considerable archaeological importance for understanding both early prehistoric mortuary practice and the character of Roman provincial settlement in the Severn Valley region.
Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003320. View the official record →
Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery is a multi-period monument complex in Gloucestershire combining prehistoric and Roman-period archaeology. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003320.
Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery 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 1003320.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement E of Ashtonfield (Cotswold Community) (6.3 km), Village cross at Poole Keynes (6.3 km), Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church (7.4 km).
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