Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMiddleton Down long barrow

Middleton Down long barrow

England
List entry 1009894
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Middleton Down long barrow is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow is a substantial earthwork that exemplifies the long barrow tradition of early agricultural communities in southern Britain, dating to the Neolithic period. Long barrows of this type served as communal burial places and were important focal points within the landscape of early farming societies. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Neolithic funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire region.

Middleton Down long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009894. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middleton Down long barrow?

Middleton Down long barrow is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009894.

Who is responsible for protecting Middleton Down long barrow?

Middleton Down 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 1009894.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middleton Down long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 500m north of Starveall (8.4 km), Bowl barrow 1110m south east of St Michael's Church (9.1 km), Bell barrow on Rook Hill, 200m west of Pertwood Wood (9.2 km).

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