Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow south-west of Vernditch Chase

Long barrow south-west of Vernditch Chase

England
List entry 1012945
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow south-west of Vernditch Chase is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Wiltshire. The structure dates to the Neolithic period and represents the characteristic form of communal burial architecture prevalent in southern England during this era. Long barrows of this type typically feature an elongated earthen or stone mound constructed over a burial chamber or chambers, serving as a focal point for repeated interment practices within prehistoric communities. The monument's location on the Wiltshire downland reflects the distribution pattern of such funerary monuments across the chalk landscape of southern Britain during the fourth and third millennia before the present.

Long barrow south-west of Vernditch Chase is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012945. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow south-west of Vernditch Chase?

Long barrow south-west of Vernditch Chase is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012945.

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

Long barrow south-west of Vernditch Chase 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 1012945.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle mound (or Castle Hill) (8.1 km), Barrows N of St Giles Park (8.1 km), Barrow near Burtts Harley (8.2 km).

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