Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLyneham long barrow and standing stone, 480m north east of Hill Barn

Lyneham long barrow and standing stone, 480m north east of Hill Barn

England
List entry 1015413
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lyneham long barrow and standing stone is a Neolithic monument located in Oxfordshire, comprising both a burial mound and an upright stone. The long barrow represents a characteristic form of communal burial architecture dating to the early Neolithic period, typically constructed between 4000 and 3000 BCE. The standing stone, which survives in association with the barrow, indicates the site's continued ritual significance or marks a separate phase of use. Together these monuments demonstrate the landscape's importance for ceremonial and funerary practices during the early prehistoric period.

Lyneham long barrow and standing stone, 480m north east of Hill Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015413. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lyneham long barrow and standing stone, 480m north east of Hill Barn?

Lyneham long barrow and standing stone is a Neolithic monument located in Oxfordshire, comprising both a burial mound and an upright stone. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015413.

Who is responsible for protecting Lyneham long barrow and standing stone, 480m north east of Hill Barn?

Lyneham long barrow and standing stone, 480m north east of Hill Barn 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 1015413.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lyneham long barrow and standing stone, 480m north east of Hill Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of 19th century pottery factory NW of Leafield (5.8 km), Leafield Barrow: a motte castle 220m north west of St Michael and All Angels Church (6 km), Earthwork at Lowbarrow Farm (6.9 km).

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