Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNeolithic long barrow 400m SSE of Burnt Hill

Neolithic long barrow 400m SSE of Burnt Hill

England
List entry 1008403
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The long barrow 400m south-south-east of Burnt Hill in Oxfordshire is a Neolithic funerary monument, dating to the period between approximately 4000 and 3000 BCE. The site represents the communal burial practices characteristic of early farming communities in southern Britain during the early Neolithic period. Long barrows of this type typically consist of an elongated earthwork mound constructed from chalk or flint rubble, often containing internal stone or timber structures that housed the remains of multiple individuals. The monument's survival in the Oxfordshire landscape provides archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and mortuary practices during the transition to agricultural society in prehistoric Britain.

Neolithic long barrow 400m SSE of Burnt Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008403. View the official record →

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What is Neolithic long barrow 400m SSE of Burnt Hill?

The long barrow 400m south-south-east of Burnt Hill in Oxfordshire is a Neolithic funerary monument, dating to the period between approximately 4000 and 3000 BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008403.

Who is responsible for protecting Neolithic long barrow 400m SSE of Burnt Hill?

Neolithic long barrow 400m SSE of Burnt Hill 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 1008403.

What other scheduled monuments are near Neolithic long barrow 400m SSE of Burnt Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Manor Farm (4.3 km), The Mount bell barrow 110m south west of Mount Farm (5 km), Squire's Clump Anglo-Saxon burial mound 500m south west of Iron Buildings (6 km).

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