Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNeolithic long barrow 480m north east of Valley House

Neolithic long barrow 480m north east of Valley House

England
List entry 1017464
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The long barrow 480 metres north east of Valley House is a Neolithic burial monument dating to the fourth millennium BCE, representing a significant example of early agricultural settlement in Lincolnshire. Long barrows of this period typically served as communal burial structures for Neolithic communities, constructed from earthwork and stone to contain multiple inhumations and reflect the ritual practices of early farming societies in Britain. The monument survives as an earthwork feature within the Lincolnshire landscape, preserving evidence of Neolithic funerary architecture and settlement patterns in the East Midlands region.

Neolithic long barrow 480m north east of Valley House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017464. View the official record →

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What is Neolithic long barrow 480m north east of Valley House?

The long barrow 480 metres north east of Valley House is a Neolithic burial monument dating to the fourth millennium BCE, representing a significant example of early agricultural settlement in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017464.

Who is responsible for protecting Neolithic long barrow 480m north east of Valley House?

Neolithic long barrow 480m north east of Valley House 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 1017464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Neolithic long barrow 480m north east of Valley House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow and Iron Age enclosure north of Grebby Hall (3 km), Castle Hill: a motte castle 250m east of Hanby Hall Farm (3.7 km), Churchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard (5.1 km).

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