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A Neolithic long barrow is a prehistoric communal burial monument located 720 metres east of Otby House in Lincolnshire. The structure dates to the Neolithic period, representing one of the earliest monumental tomb types constructed in Britain, typically used for collective inhumation over an extended period. Long barrows of this kind are characterised by their elongated earthen mounds, which were constructed over stone or wooden burial chambers and served ceremonial and funerary functions for early agricultural communities. The monument at Otby survives as an archaeological feature of significant importance for understanding Neolithic burial practices and settlement patterns in the East Midlands region.
Neolithic long barrow, 720m east of Otby House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013922. View the official record →
A Neolithic long barrow is a prehistoric communal burial monument located 720 metres east of Otby House in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013922.
Neolithic long barrow, 720m east of Otby 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 1013922.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow 300m ESE of Walesby Top Farm (1 km), Neolithic long barrow 830m south west of Nimbleton Plantation (1.9 km), Bully Hill long barrow, 300m ENE of Bully Hill Farm (2.6 km).
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