Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorton Down long barrow

Norton Down long barrow

England
List entry 1009895
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Norton Down long barrow is a Neolithic burial mound located in Wiltshire, England, dating to the Early Neolithic period. The monument survives as an earthwork comprising an elongated mound characteristic of long barrows constructed during the fourth millennium before the present. Like other barrows of its type and period, it would have served as a communal burial place and a prominent territorial marker within the Neolithic landscape. The site is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under entry 1009895.

Norton Down long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009895. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Norton Down long barrow?

Norton Down long barrow is a Neolithic burial mound located in Wiltshire, England, dating to the Early Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009895.

Who is responsible for protecting Norton Down long barrow?

Norton Down long barrow 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 1009895.

What other scheduled monuments are near Norton Down long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pair of bowl barrows 1050m NNW of Pertwood Wood (8.5 km), Bowl barrow 500m north of Starveall (8.5 km), Long barrow in Barrow Clump, Stockton Down (9.2 km).

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