Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow in Round Clump

Long barrow in Round Clump

England
List entry 1012189
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow in Round Clump is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Wiltshire. The site dates from the early Neolithic period, representing the substantial earthwork tradition of long barrow construction that characterised funerary practice across southern Britain during the fourth and third millennia before the common era. The monument survives as an earthwork of characteristic elongated form, indicative of the collective burial practices and social organization of Neolithic communities. Such monuments served not only as burial places but as territorial markers and focal points for early agricultural societies establishing themselves across the chalk downlands of Wiltshire.

Long barrow in Round Clump is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012189. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow in Round Clump?

Long barrow in Round Clump is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012189.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow in Round Clump?

Long barrow in Round Clump 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 1012189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow in Round Clump?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rockbourne Roman villa (5.7 km), Soldier's Ring (5.9 km), Ring ditch on Blackheath Down 650m south west of North Allenford Farm (6 km).

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