Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLongmans Hill long barrow

Longmans Hill long barrow

England
List entry 1010246
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Longmans Hill long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Northamptonshire. The structure dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the region's prehistoric funerary traditions. As a long barrow, it would have served as a collective burial site for a community, constructed from earthwork and stone according to practices established during the earlier Neolithic in southern Britain. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of significance to understanding Neolithic settlement and mortuary practices in the East Midlands.

Longmans Hill long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010246. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Longmans Hill long barrow?

Longmans Hill long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010246.

Who is responsible for protecting Longmans Hill long barrow?

Longmans Hill long barrow 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 1010246.

What other scheduled monuments are near Longmans Hill long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boughton bowl barrow (1.9 km), Old St John's Church (2.5 km), Settlement site 330yds (300m) N of mill (4.9 km).

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