Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow east of Cold Harbour Farm

Long barrow east of Cold Harbour Farm

England
List entry 1489427
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow east of Cold Harbour Farm is a Neolithic burial monument located in Lincolnshire, England. The site represents the characteristic earthwork form of long barrows, which are among the earliest monumental structures in Britain, dating to the Neolithic period approximately 4000–3000 BCE. Such monuments typically consist of a linear mound constructed over buried chambers and served as communal burial places for prehistoric communities. The monument's survival as an earthwork feature reflects the significance of funerary practice during the early agricultural period in Britain.

Long barrow east of Cold Harbour Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1489427. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow east of Cold Harbour Farm?

Long barrow east of Cold Harbour Farm is a Neolithic burial monument located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1489427.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow east of Cold Harbour Farm?

Long barrow east of Cold Harbour Farm 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 1489427.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow east of Cold Harbour Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow and two Bronze Age bowl barrows north of Cold Harbour Farm (0.4 km), Bowl barrow 600m WSW of New Buildings (1.7 km), Tathwell long barrow, 350m NNW of the junction of Horncastle Road and New Lane (2.6 km).

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