Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow, Tinhead Hill

Long barrow, Tinhead Hill

England
List entry 1009783
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow, Tinhead Hill is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow dates to the early Neolithic period, broadly between 4000 and 3000 BCE, representing a characteristic form of monumental architecture associated with the earliest farming communities of southern Britain. The structure comprises an elongated earthen mound, typical of long barrows of the Cotswold-Severn tradition, which served as a collective burial place for multiple individuals over an extended period. Such monuments reflect the social organization and ritual practices of Neolithic communities and constitute important archaeological evidence for understanding early agricultural settlement patterns in the region.

Long barrow, Tinhead Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009783. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow, Tinhead Hill?

Long barrow, Tinhead Hill is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009783.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow, Tinhead Hill?

Long barrow, Tinhead Hill 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 1009783.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow, Tinhead Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Strip lynchet system east of Cotley Hill Woods (9.3 km), Round barrow on the summit of Cotley Hill (9.3 km), Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill (9.6 km).

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