Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNympsfield long barrow 500m south of Hill Farm Cottage

Nympsfield long barrow 500m south of Hill Farm Cottage

England
List entry 1007912
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Nympsfield long barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb situated in Gloucestershire and represents a significant example of megalithic burial architecture from the fourth millennium BCE. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound containing an internal stone chamber, constructed in the characteristic style of the Cotswold-Severn group of long barrows that are distributed across the west of England. Excavations have revealed evidence of multiple inhumations within the chamber, indicating its use as a communal burial site over an extended period during the Neolithic. The barrow survives as a prominent landscape feature and remains an important archaeological site for understanding Neolithic mortuary practices and social organisation in the region.

Nympsfield long barrow 500m south of Hill Farm Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007912. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nympsfield long barrow 500m south of Hill Farm Cottage?

Nympsfield long barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb situated in Gloucestershire and represents a significant example of megalithic burial architecture from the fourth millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007912.

Who is responsible for protecting Nympsfield long barrow 500m south of Hill Farm Cottage?

Nympsfield long barrow 500m south of Hill Farm Cottage 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 1007912.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nympsfield long barrow 500m south of Hill Farm Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath (6.9 km), Tyley Bottom ancient village (7.1 km), Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough (7.3 km).

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