Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong Burgh long barrow, Alfriston.

Long Burgh long barrow, Alfriston.

England
List entry 1012923
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Long Burgh long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located near Alfriston in East Sussex. The barrow, which dates to the early to middle Neolithic period, represents an important example of the megalithic burial traditions that characterised prehistoric Sussex. The monument consists of an elongated earthwork characteristic of long barrows of this period, built to contain the remains of multiple individuals and serving as a focal point for ritual and ceremonial activities. Long Burgh demonstrates the significant investment in monumental architecture by early farming communities in Southeast England during the fourth and third millennia before the common era.

Long Burgh long barrow, Alfriston. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012923. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long Burgh long barrow, Alfriston.?

Long Burgh long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located near Alfriston in East Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012923.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Burgh long barrow, Alfriston.?

Long Burgh long barrow, Alfriston. 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 1012923.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Burgh long barrow, Alfriston.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Exceat parish church: part of the former medieval settlement of Exceat, 690m south south west of Westdean Manor (4.7 km), Medieval crypt, Church Street (5.3 km), Bowl barrow at Newbarn Bottom, 450m east of Foxhole (5.3 km).

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