Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow in Barrow Copse

Long barrow in Barrow Copse

England
List entry 1012429
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow in Barrow Copse is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. Dating to the early Neolithic period, approximately 4000–3000 BCE, it represents the type of communal burial structure characteristic of this era in southern Britain. The monument survives as an elongated earthwork mound, typical of long barrows, which would have contained a stone or timber burial chamber beneath its length. Such monuments are among the earliest monumental structures in the British archaeological record and demonstrate the significance of formal burial practices and territorial organisation in Neolithic society.

Long barrow in Barrow Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012429. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow in Barrow Copse?

Long barrow in Barrow Copse is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012429.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow in Barrow Copse?

Long barrow in Barrow Copse 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 1012429.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow in Barrow Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement and field system on Milton Hill (Fyfield Down) (7.9 km), 'Giant's Grave' long barrow on Milton Hill (8.1 km), 'The Spectacles' (8.5 km).

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