Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm

Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm

England
List entry 1019142
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Essex. The site comprises a long mortuary enclosure associated with burial barrows, characteristic of Neolithic ceremonial and burial practices in southern England during the fourth and third millennia BC. The enclosure represents evidence of communal ritual activity and mortuary custom typical of the early farming communities of the Neolithic period. Such monuments are significant for understanding settlement patterns, social organisation, and religious beliefs of Neolithic Essex.

Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019142. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm?

Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019142.

Who is responsible for protecting Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm?

Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm 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 1019142.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clare Priory (uninhabited portions) (1.2 km), Clare Castle (1.4 km), Earthwork on Lower Common (1.7 km).

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