Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock

Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock

England
List entry 1010467
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow on Smay Down is a Neolithic burial monument situated approximately 300 metres east of The Hassock in Berkshire. The structure dates to the Neolithic period and represents the characteristic form of communal burial architecture employed during this early agricultural phase of British prehistory. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument, preserving evidence of ritual and mortuary practices from several millennia before the Bronze Age. As a designated heritage asset, it contributes to understanding settlement patterns and funerary customs in the chalk downland regions of southern England during the early prehistoric period.

Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010467. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock?

Long barrow on Smay Down is a Neolithic burial monument situated approximately 300 metres east of The Hassock in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010467.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock?

Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock 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 1010467.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scotspoor barrow (4.1 km), Bowl barrow 200m east of Oxhanger Wood (4.7 km), Two disc barrows 700m north-west of Heath Copse (4.9 km).

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