Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow or mortuary enclosure and round barrow north of Beck Plantation

Long barrow or mortuary enclosure and round barrow north of Beck Plantation

England
List entry 1489793
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow or mortuary enclosure and round barrow north of Beck Plantation is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument located in Lincolnshire. The site comprises two distinct earthworks: a long barrow or mortuary enclosure dating to the Neolithic period, and an adjoining round barrow of Bronze Age date. The monument demonstrates the succession of burial practices across these prehistoric periods at a single location, illustrating the changing ritual and commemorative practices of early agricultural and metal-using communities in the East Midlands. The earthworks survive as upstanding archaeological features, though their precise dimensions and current condition require field assessment.

Long barrow or mortuary enclosure and round barrow north of Beck Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1489793. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow or mortuary enclosure and round barrow north of Beck Plantation?

Long barrow or mortuary enclosure and round barrow north of Beck Plantation is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1489793.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow or mortuary enclosure and round barrow north of Beck Plantation?

Long barrow or mortuary enclosure and round barrow north of Beck Plantation 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 1489793.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow or mortuary enclosure and round barrow north of Beck Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hills ringwork and bailey (5.8 km), Buried remains of medieval church and churchyard at Dembleby House Farm (7 km), Medieval fishpond complex 250m south of Laurels Farm (7.6 km).

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