Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorn`s Tump long barrow, 400m south-east of Hill Farm

Norn`s Tump long barrow, 400m south-east of Hill Farm

England
List entry 1008196
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Norn's Tump is a Neolithic long barrow situated in Gloucestershire, approximately four hundred metres south-east of Hill Farm. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents the funerary and ritual practices of early farming communities in the region. Long barrows of this type typically functioned as communal burial monuments, often containing multiple inhumations and serving as focal points for territorial identity. The earthwork survives as a substantial mound, preserving evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and social organization in the Cotswolds and adjacent lowlands.

Norn`s Tump long barrow, 400m south-east of Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008196. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Norn`s Tump long barrow, 400m south-east of Hill Farm?

Norn's Tump is a Neolithic long barrow situated in Gloucestershire, approximately four hundred metres south-east of Hill Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008196.

Who is responsible for protecting Norn`s Tump long barrow, 400m south-east of Hill Farm?

Norn`s Tump long barrow, 400m south-east of Hill Farm 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 1008196.

What other scheduled monuments are near Norn`s Tump long barrow, 400m south-east of Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 690m and 790m north of The Manor Farm (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 335m south east of Broadfield Farm (4.1 km), Bowl barrow 650m SSE of Chavenage House (4.2 km).

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