Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow on King's Play Hill, 430m north west of Hill Cottage

Long barrow on King's Play Hill, 430m north west of Hill Cottage

England
List entry 1013360
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow on King's Play Hill is a Neolithic burial monument located in Wiltshire, positioned approximately 430 metres north-west of Hill Cottage. The structure dates to the Neolithic period, representing a significant example of the communal burial practices characteristic of early farming communities in southern England. Long barrows of this type typically comprise elongated earthen or stone mounds constructed over burial chambers, serving as focal points for the disposal and commemoration of the dead across several generations. The monument remains an important archaeological record of Neolithic settlement and funerary custom in the region.

Long barrow on King's Play Hill, 430m north west of Hill Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013360. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow on King's Play Hill, 430m north west of Hill Cottage?

Long barrow on King's Play Hill is a Neolithic burial monument located in Wiltshire, positioned approximately 430 metres north-west of Hill Cottage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013360.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow on King's Play Hill, 430m north west of Hill Cottage?

Long barrow on King's Play Hill, 430m north west of Hill Cottage 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 1013360.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow on King's Play Hill, 430m north west of Hill Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oliver's Camp and two round barrows outside Oliver's Camp (1.6 km), Roundway Hill Farm round barrows (1.9 km), Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert (1.9 km).

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