Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow in Barrow Clump, Stockton Down

Long barrow in Barrow Clump, Stockton Down

England
List entry 1012047
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow in Barrow Clump, Stockton Down is a Neolithic burial monument located in Wiltshire. The structure represents the characteristic long mound form typical of early Neolithic communal burial practices, dating to the period roughly between 4000 and 3000 BC. The barrow is situated within an area of Wiltshire rich in prehistoric monuments, reflecting the concentration of Neolithic activity on the chalk downlands. Like other long barrows of this type, it would have served as a focal point for the burial of multiple individuals and possibly as a territorial or social marker for the communities that constructed and used it.

Long barrow in Barrow Clump, Stockton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012047. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow in Barrow Clump, Stockton Down?

Long barrow in Barrow Clump, Stockton Down is a Neolithic burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012047.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow in Barrow Clump, Stockton Down?

Long barrow in Barrow Clump, Stockton Down 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 1012047.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow in Barrow Clump, Stockton Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 540m north of Woodbine Barn (2.8 km), Ditch, 343yds (310m) ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800yds (730m) NW of St Martin's Chapel (3.5 km), The Bake and Wylye Down milestones (4.5 km).

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