Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong Barrow north of Castlethorpe

Long Barrow north of Castlethorpe

England
List entry 1476203
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long Barrow north of Castlethorpe is a Neolithic burial mound situated in Lincolnshire. The monument represents the funerary practices of early farming communities in Britain, dating to the Neolithic period when such chambered or earthen long barrows served as communal burial structures. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument, preserving evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological site for understanding the material culture and social organisation of Neolithic Lincolnshire.

Long Barrow north of Castlethorpe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1476203. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long Barrow north of Castlethorpe?

Long Barrow north of Castlethorpe is a Neolithic burial mound situated in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1476203.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Barrow north of Castlethorpe?

Long Barrow north of Castlethorpe 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 1476203.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Barrow north of Castlethorpe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 285m east of Castlethorpe House (1.4 km), Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of Raventhorpe Farm (4.6 km), Thornholme Augustinian priory (4.6 km).

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