Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLongbury long barrow 600m north west of Slaughtergate Farm

Longbury long barrow 600m north west of Slaughtergate Farm

England
List entry 1013680
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Longbury long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located approximately 600 metres north-west of Slaughtergate Farm in Dorset. The monument comprises an earthen mound characteristic of the long barrow tradition, a funerary form prevalent in southern England during the Neolithic period, roughly 4000 to 3000 BCE. Long barrows of this type typically served as communal burial places and represent significant investments in ritual and monumental architecture by early farming communities. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under the heritage designation NHLE list entry 1013680.

Longbury long barrow 600m north west of Slaughtergate Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013680. View the official record →

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What is Longbury long barrow 600m north west of Slaughtergate Farm?

Longbury long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located approximately 600 metres north-west of Slaughtergate Farm in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013680.

Who is responsible for protecting Longbury long barrow 600m north west of Slaughtergate Farm?

Longbury long barrow 600m north west of Slaughtergate 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 1013680.

What other scheduled monuments are near Longbury long barrow 600m north west of Slaughtergate Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of East Haimes House and the adjacent section of the deer park pale (3 km), King's Court Palace moated site (3.2 km), Pen Pits quern quarries SE of Hart Hill (4.7 km).

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