Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow to the north of Withcall

Long barrow to the north of Withcall

England
List entry 1456916
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow to the north of Withcall is a Neolithic burial monument located in Lincolnshire. The barrow is aligned north-south and represents a form of communal burial architecture characteristic of the early farming communities of Britain, dating to the Neolithic period. Such long barrows typically contained multiple burials and served as focal points for Early Neolithic settlement groups. The monument survives as an earthwork and remains a significant archaeological record of Neolithic funerary practice in the East Midlands region.

Long barrow to the north of Withcall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1456916. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow to the north of Withcall?

Long barrow to the north of Withcall is a Neolithic burial monument located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1456916.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow to the north of Withcall?

Long barrow to the north of Withcall 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 1456916.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow to the north of Withcall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tathwell long barrow, 350m NNW of the junction of Horncastle Road and New Lane (2.3 km), Bowl barrow 600m WSW of New Buildings (2.7 km), Neolithic long barrow and two Bronze Age bowl barrows north of Cold Harbour Farm (2.9 km).

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