Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong Barrow on Long Hill

Long Barrow on Long Hill

England
List entry 1005758
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long Barrow on Long Hill is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Warwickshire. The site represents the characteristic earthwork form of long barrows, which served as communal burial places during the early Neolithic period, typically dating between approximately 4000 and 3000 BCE. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary practice in the West Midlands region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it preserves evidence of early agricultural societies and their approach to ritual and burial customs.

Long Barrow on Long Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005758. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long Barrow on Long Hill?

Long Barrow on Long Hill is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005758.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Barrow on Long Hill?

Long Barrow on Long Hill 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 1005758.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Barrow on Long Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thornton deserted medieval village (2.6 km), Double ditched enclosure E of Thornton Farm (3 km), St Nicholas' Church, Ettington Park (4.3 km).

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