Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir

Long mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir

England
List entry 1021369
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir is a Neolithic monument located in Berkshire. The site comprises a mortuary enclosure—a rectangular ditched structure characteristic of early Neolithic funerary practice—alongside an associated burial mound, representing a form of communal or elite burial arrangement typical of the fourth millennium BCE. Such monuments reflect the ritual and social practices of early farming communities in southern Britain, serving functions related to both the disposal and commemoration of the dead. The physical remains, preserved as earthworks, provide archaeological evidence for Neolithic settlement patterns and mortuary customs in the Thames valley region.

Long mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021369. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir?

Long mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir is a Neolithic monument located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021369.

Who is responsible for protecting Long mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir?

Long mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir 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 1021369.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long mortuary enclosure and associated barrow 120m south of Rushey Weir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Causewayed enclosure and associated features on the south bank of the River Thames, immediately west of Rushey Weir (0.3 km), Burroway enclosure (1.5 km), Ring ditches (2 km).

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