Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow south of Ballard's Copse

Long barrow south of Ballard's Copse

England
List entry 1012431
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow south of Ballard's Copse is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Wiltshire. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents a form of communal burial practice characteristic of early farming communities in southern England. The barrow survives as an earthwork with evidence of its original structural form, contributing to the archaeological understanding of funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region during the fourth and third millennia before the present era.

Long barrow south of Ballard's Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012431. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow south of Ballard's Copse?

Long barrow south of Ballard's Copse is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012431.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow south of Ballard's Copse?

Long barrow south of Ballard's Copse 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 1012431.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow south of Ballard's Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Membury Camp See also WEST BERKSHIRE 199 (1.8 km), Roman site 450yds (410m) E of Pentico Farm (2.8 km), Roman villa at Littlecote (3.5 km).

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