Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow south-west of Brookenby

Long barrow south-west of Brookenby

England
List entry 1489483
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow south-west of Brookenby is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Lincolnshire. The structure dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the characteristic long mound forms that served as collective tombs for early farming communities in England during the fourth and third millennia before the present. The barrow would have functioned as a focal point for ritual and burial practices within its local landscape. Such monuments are significant archaeological evidence for understanding early settlement patterns, social organisation, and funerary customs of Neolithic Britain.

Long barrow south-west of Brookenby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1489483. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow south-west of Brookenby?

Long barrow south-west of Brookenby is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1489483.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow south-west of Brookenby?

Long barrow south-west of Brookenby 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 1489483.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow south-west of Brookenby?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 800m south west of Kirmond Top (4.9 km), Neolithic long barrow 530m west of Moor Farm (5 km), Long Barrow south-east of Ludford Grange (5.6 km).

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