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 burial monument located in Berkshire. The site comprises a mortuary enclosure with an associated barrow, representing a form of funerary architecture characteristic of the early Neolithic period. The monument's linear mortuary structure would have functioned as a place of exposure or processing of the dead prior to final burial beneath the barrow mound. The survival of both the enclosure and barrow elements makes this site significant for understanding early Neolithic burial practices and settlement patterns 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 burial 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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