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Long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument situated east of Milston Down in Wiltshire. The barrow belongs to the early Neolithic period, dating to approximately 4000–3000 BCE, and represents a significant example of the megalithic funerary architecture characteristic of southern England during this era. As one of two long barrows in this locality, it would have served as a ritual and burial centre for a prehistoric community, with the earthwork constructed from chalk and flint typical of the Wiltshire downs. The monument survives as an earthwork and remains an important testament to Neolithic settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Salisbury Plain region.
Long barrow: one of two long barrows east of Milston Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009638. View the official record →
Long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument situated east of Milston Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009638.
Long barrow: one of two long barrows east of Milston Down 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 1009638.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m south east of Tower Hill (8.3 km), Long barrow and adjoining bowl barrow, 250m south of Martin's Clump (8.6 km), Saucer barrow 400m north east of the sports ground: one of a group of round barrows north west of Idmiston Down (9.1 km).
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