Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow, two Neolithic mortuary enclosures and adjacent round barrow to the west of Barton Lodge

Long barrow, two Neolithic mortuary enclosures and adjacent round barrow to the west of Barton Lodge

England
List entry 1489426
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow, two Neolithic mortuary enclosures and adjacent round barrow to the west of Barton Lodge is a Neolithic funerary monument complex located in Lincolnshire. The site comprises a long barrow of Neolithic date, associated with the early agricultural communities of Britain during the fourth and third millennia before Christ, together with two mortuary enclosures characteristic of the ritual and burial practices of that period. An adjacent round barrow of Bronze Age date represents a later phase of monumental burial activity at or near the same location. The monument survives as earthwork remains and constitutes an important archaeological record of changing funerary practices spanning the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in the East Midlands region.

Long barrow, two Neolithic mortuary enclosures and adjacent round barrow to the west of Barton Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1489426. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow, two Neolithic mortuary enclosures and adjacent round barrow to the west of Barton Lodge?

Long barrow, two Neolithic mortuary enclosures and adjacent round barrow to the west of Barton Lodge is a Neolithic funerary monument complex located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1489426.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow, two Neolithic mortuary enclosures and adjacent round barrow to the west of Barton Lodge?

Long barrow, two Neolithic mortuary enclosures and adjacent round barrow to the west of Barton Lodge 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 1489426.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow, two Neolithic mortuary enclosures and adjacent round barrow to the west of Barton Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Saxon manor, Tyrwhitt Hall (2.3 km), Village Cross (3.5 km), Site of Jacobean manor house and gardens immediately west and south of St Maurice's Church (5.4 km).

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