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 communal burial monument located in Gloucestershire, south of Hill Farm Cottage. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork with a distinctive elongated mound form characteristic of early Neolithic funerary architecture, dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE. The site represents an important example of Cotswold-Severn long barrows, a regional variant of megalithic burial structures that served as focal points for community ceremonial practice and the interment of multiple individuals over extended periods. The barrow remains a significant archaeological witness to Neolithic settlement patterns and mortuary practices 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 communal burial monument located in Gloucestershire, south of Hill Farm Cottage. 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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