Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNeolithic long barrow in Beacon Plantation

Neolithic long barrow in Beacon Plantation

England
List entry 1013888
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Beacon Plantation Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Lincolnshire, England, dating to the period approximately 4000 to 3000 BC. The structure comprises an earthen mound of elongated form typical of long barrows from this era, constructed to serve as a communal burial place for the dead of a prehistoric community. Such monuments represent significant evidence of organized ritual practice and settlement patterns during the early agricultural period in Britain. The barrow survives as an archaeological feature of national importance, recorded in the National Heritage List for England under designation 1013888.

Neolithic long barrow in Beacon Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013888. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Neolithic long barrow in Beacon Plantation?

Beacon Plantation Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Lincolnshire, England, dating to the period approximately 4000 to 3000 BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013888.

Who is responsible for protecting Neolithic long barrow in Beacon Plantation?

Neolithic long barrow in Beacon Plantation 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 1013888.

What other scheduled monuments are near Neolithic long barrow in Beacon Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow 650m south of Langton Grange Cottage (6.3 km), Neolithic long barrow 465m north-west of Dexthorpe (6.6 km), Settlement site (7.1 km).

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