Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow on Pertwood Down, 1400m north-west of Lower Pertwood

Long barrow on Pertwood Down, 1400m north-west of Lower Pertwood

England
List entry 1010463
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow on Pertwood Down is a Neolithic communal burial monument located on the chalk downland northwest of Lower Pertwood in Wiltshire. The structure dates to the early Neolithic period, representing the characteristic megalithic burial architecture of the fourth millennium BCE. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound of elongated form typical of long barrows in the Wessex region, constructed to contain skeletal remains and grave goods of multiple individuals. As with other monuments of this class, it represents an important focus for ritual and community identity in the Neolithic settlement landscape of Wiltshire.

Long barrow on Pertwood Down, 1400m north-west of Lower Pertwood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010463. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow on Pertwood Down, 1400m north-west of Lower Pertwood?

Long barrow on Pertwood Down is a Neolithic communal burial monument located on the chalk downland northwest of Lower Pertwood in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010463.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow on Pertwood Down, 1400m north-west of Lower Pertwood?

Long barrow on Pertwood Down, 1400m north-west of Lower Pertwood 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 1010463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow on Pertwood Down, 1400m north-west of Lower Pertwood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (3.4 km), Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (3.5 km), Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (3.7 km).

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