Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong mortuary enclosure and round barrow 160m south west of Frame Farm

Long mortuary enclosure and round barrow 160m south west of Frame Farm

England
List entry 1017230
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Long mortuary enclosure and round barrow 160m south west of Frame Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument located in Essex. The site comprises a long mortuary enclosure of Neolithic date associated with a round barrow of Bronze Age construction, representing successive phases of burial activity at this location. The monument demonstrates the continuity of ritual and funerary practice across these periods, with the later barrow built in proximity to the earlier Neolithic structure. Such composite sites are significant for understanding the development of burial practices and the persistence of ritual landscapes in prehistoric Essex.

Long mortuary enclosure and round barrow 160m south west of Frame Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017230. View the official record →

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What is Long mortuary enclosure and round barrow 160m south west of Frame Farm?

Long mortuary enclosure and round barrow 160m south west of Frame Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017230.

Who is responsible for protecting Long mortuary enclosure and round barrow 160m south west of Frame Farm?

Long mortuary enclosure and round barrow 160m south west of Frame 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 1017230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long mortuary enclosure and round barrow 160m south west of Frame Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Saxon cemetery 150m east of Easterford Mill (1.5 km), Coggeshall Abbey (2.1 km), Bowl barrow in Conyfield Wood, 570m NNE of Messing Park Farm (3.7 km).

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