Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong Barrow SE of Jackets Field

Long Barrow SE of Jackets Field

England
List entry 1013071
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long Barrow SE of Jackets Field is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Kent, England. The barrow dates to the Neolithic period and represents an important form of communal burial practice characteristic of early agricultural societies in Britain. The monument survives as an earthwork, preserving evidence of the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Such long barrows typically contained multiple inhumations and served important social functions within their contemporary landscape, serving as enduring markers of territorial identity and ancestral connection for Neolithic populations.

Long Barrow SE of Jackets Field is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013071. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long Barrow SE of Jackets Field?

Long Barrow SE of Jackets Field is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013071.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Barrow SE of Jackets Field?

Long Barrow SE of Jackets Field 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 1013071.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Barrow SE of Jackets Field?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in King's Wood, Wye (1.2 km), Eastwell Church (3.3 km), The medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye (3.5 km).

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