Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow at South Fen, 180m south east of Between Ditches Drove

Long barrow at South Fen, 180m south east of Between Ditches Drove

England
List entry 1009994
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow at South Fen, 180m south east of Between Ditches Drove, is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Cambridgeshire. The site represents a characteristic example of the long barrow tradition of early agrarian communities in eastern England, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument survives as an earthwork, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Fenland region. Such monuments are significant for understanding the adoption of farming practices and ritual behaviours among the earliest agricultural populations in Britain.

Long barrow at South Fen, 180m south east of Between Ditches Drove is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009994. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow at South Fen, 180m south east of Between Ditches Drove?

Long barrow at South Fen, 180m south east of Between Ditches Drove, is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009994.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow at South Fen, 180m south east of Between Ditches Drove?

Long barrow at South Fen, 180m south east of Between Ditches 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 1009994.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow at South Fen, 180m south east of Between Ditches 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 (2.9 km), Two bowl barrows 370m and 505m south of New England, part of the Haddenham round barrow cemetery (3.4 km), Bowl barrow 450m east of Shelford Farm (3.9 km).

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