Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow at Foulmire Fen, 140m north west of the junction of Back and Small Fen Drove

Long barrow at Foulmire Fen, 140m north west of the junction of Back and Small Fen Drove

England
List entry 1019983
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow at Foulmire Fen is a Neolithic burial monument located in Cambridgeshire, situated 140 metres north west of the junction of Back and Small Fen Drove. The barrow dates to the Neolithic period and represents an important example of megalithic funerary architecture characteristic of early farming communities in eastern England. The monument survives as an earthwork and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding Neolithic settlement and burial practices in the Fenland region.

Long barrow at Foulmire Fen, 140m north west of the junction of Back and Small Fen Drove is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019983. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow at Foulmire Fen, 140m north west of the junction of Back and Small Fen Drove?

Long barrow at Foulmire Fen is a Neolithic burial monument located in Cambridgeshire, situated 140 metres north west of the junction of Back and Small Fen Drove. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019983.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow at Foulmire Fen, 140m north west of the junction of Back and Small Fen Drove?

Long barrow at Foulmire Fen, 140m north west of the junction of Back and Small Fen Drove 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 1019983.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow at Foulmire Fen, 140m north west of the junction of Back and Small Fen Drove?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 450m and 570m east of New England, part of the Haddenham round barrow cemetery (2.1 km), Two bowl barrows 370m and 505m south of New England, part of the Haddenham round barrow cemetery (2.6 km), Bowl barrow 450m east of Shelford Farm (3.1 km).

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