Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong Barrow and Round Barrow 540m north-west of Goody Orchin Plantation

Long Barrow and Round Barrow 540m north-west of Goody Orchin Plantation

England
List entry 1489372
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long Barrow and Round Barrow 540m north-west of Goody Orchin Plantation is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Lincolnshire, England. The site comprises two distinct earthwork structures: a long barrow of Neolithic date and an adjacent round barrow of Bronze Age origin, representing successive phases of ritual burial practice spanning approximately two thousand years. The long barrow reflects the communal burial traditions of the Neolithic period, whilst the round barrow demonstrates the shift towards individual or family interment characteristic of Bronze Age societies. Both monuments survive as earthwork remains that contribute to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric funerary practices in the East Midlands region.

Long Barrow and Round Barrow 540m north-west of Goody Orchin Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1489372. View the official record →

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What is Long Barrow and Round Barrow 540m north-west of Goody Orchin Plantation?

Long Barrow and Round Barrow 540m north-west of Goody Orchin Plantation is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1489372.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Barrow and Round Barrow 540m north-west of Goody Orchin Plantation?

Long Barrow and Round Barrow 540m north-west of Goody Orchin Plantation 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 1489372.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Barrow and Round Barrow 540m north-west of Goody Orchin Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow 300m ESE of Walesby Top Farm (1 km), Bully Hill long barrow, 300m ENE of Bully Hill Farm (2.4 km), Bully Hill bowl barrow, 550m ESE of Bully Hill Farm (2.7 km).

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