Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow on Sutton Common

Long barrow on Sutton Common

England
List entry 1006025
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow on Sutton Common is a Neolithic communal burial monument situated in Suffolk. The barrow belongs to the early agricultural period of Britain, dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE, when long barrows served as focal points for ritual practice and the interment of multiple individuals within kin groups. The monument survives as an earthwork, retaining the characteristic elongated mound form typical of Neolithic burial structures in eastern England. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practice in the region.

Long barrow on Sutton Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006025. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow on Sutton Common?

Long barrow on Sutton Common is a Neolithic communal burial monument situated in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006025.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow on Sutton Common?

Long barrow on Sutton Common 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 1006025.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow on Sutton Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five bowl barrows 490m and 500m north west of Bussock Barn (2.5 km), Henge and associated barrow cemetery south of Home Whin Farm (2.8 km), Settlement sites 330yds (300m) NW of Walnut Tree Farm (4.4 km).

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