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 burial monument located in Oxfordshire, approximately 480 metres north-east of Hill Barn. The site comprises a long barrow, a characteristic megalithic tomb of the early Neolithic period, alongside an associated standing stone. Long barrows of this type were used as communal burial places and represent some of the earliest monumental architecture in Britain, typically dating to the fourth millennium before Christ. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of considerable importance for understanding early Neolithic settlement, burial practice, and social organisation in the region.

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

Lyneham long barrow and standing stone is a Neolithic burial monument located in Oxfordshire, approximately 480 metres north-east of Hill Barn. 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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