Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong Barrow North of Thorpe Farm and adjacent Round Barrow

Long Barrow North of Thorpe Farm and adjacent Round Barrow

England
List entry 1483451
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Long Barrow North of Thorpe Farm is a Neolithic burial mound located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument comprises a long barrow of the type characteristic of the early farming communities of Britain, dating to the Neolithic period, alongside an adjacent round barrow of later Bronze Age date. The long barrow represents a significant example of monumental funerary architecture from the early prehistoric period, reflecting the ritual and social practices of Neolithic communities in the region. The co-location of monuments from different periods indicates successive use of the site across millennia, demonstrating the enduring significance of the landscape to prehistoric populations.

Long Barrow North of Thorpe Farm and adjacent Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1483451. View the official record →

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What is Long Barrow North of Thorpe Farm and adjacent Round Barrow?

Long Barrow North of Thorpe Farm is a Neolithic burial mound located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1483451.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Barrow North of Thorpe Farm and adjacent Round Barrow?

Long Barrow North of Thorpe Farm and adjacent Round Barrow 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 1483451.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Barrow North of Thorpe Farm and adjacent Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow and Iron Age enclosure north of Grebby Hall (1.6 km), Ring Holt bowl barrow (2.3 km), Churchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard (2.4 km).

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