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The Long barrow on Wilsford Down is a Neolithic chambered monument located approximately 300 metres north of The Diamond in Wiltshire. The barrow dates to the Neolithic period, representing a significant example of the megalithic burial structures constructed during this era in southern England. The monument survives as an earthwork, though its original architectural features and internal chamber arrangements reflect the characteristic design of long barrows constructed to serve as collective burial sites for early farming communities. Like other long barrows in the Wessex region, it evidences the ritual and social practices of Neolithic peoples and contributes to understanding settlement and mortuary behaviour during the transition to agriculture in Britain.
Long barrow on Wilsford Down 300m north of The Diamond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010830. View the official record →
The Long barrow on Wilsford Down is a Neolithic chambered monument located approximately 300 metres north of The Diamond in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010830.
Long barrow on Wilsford Down 300m north of The Diamond 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 1010830.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newton Barrow (5.6 km), Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood (7.6 km), Heath Wood earthwork (8.1 km).
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