Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow on Trainford Brow

Long barrow on Trainford Brow

England
List entry 1012825
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow on Trainford Brow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Westmorland, England. The barrow dates to the Neolithic period and represents an example of the long barrow tradition characteristic of early farming communities in northern Britain. The monument survives as an earthwork mound that would have functioned as a communal burial structure, consistent with others of its type from this era. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Neolithic settlement and burial practices in the Lake District region.

Long barrow on Trainford Brow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012825. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow on Trainford Brow?

Long barrow on Trainford Brow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012825.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow on Trainford Brow?

Long barrow on Trainford Brow 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 1012825.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow on Trainford Brow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement SW of Naddle Bridge (8.9 km), Skellaw Hill bowl barrow (9 km), Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater (9.1 km).

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