Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow on Harpley Common, 650m ESE of Cross's Grave

Long barrow on Harpley Common, 650m ESE of Cross's Grave

England
List entry 1010558
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow on Harpley Common is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Norfolk, England, situated approximately 650 metres east-south-east of Cross's Grave. The structure dates to the Neolithic period and represents a characteristic form of communal burial architecture typical of early farming communities in prehistoric Britain. Long barrows of this type typically comprised an earthen mound covering a stone or timber chamber, serving as a focal point for collective interment practices over an extended period. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding Neolithic settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Norfolk.

Long barrow on Harpley Common, 650m ESE of Cross's Grave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010558. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow on Harpley Common, 650m ESE of Cross's Grave?

Long barrow on Harpley Common is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Norfolk, England, situated approximately 650 metres east-south-east of Cross's Grave. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010558.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow on Harpley Common, 650m ESE of Cross's Grave?

Long barrow on Harpley Common, 650m ESE of Cross's Grave 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 1010558.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow on Harpley Common, 650m ESE of Cross's Grave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa one mile (1600m) E of village (2.4 km), Two bowl barrows on Massingham Common: 900m and 930m south west of Field Barn (4.3 km), Two bowl barrows on Stonepit Hills (5.7 km).

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