Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPoleswood East long barrow 850m NNW of St Mary`s Church

Poleswood East long barrow 850m NNW of St Mary`s Church

England
List entry 1008192
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Poleswood East long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located approximately 850 metres north-northwest of St Mary's Church in Gloucestershire. The site represents the characteristic funerary architecture of the early Neolithic period, constructed as an elongated earthwork designed to contain collective burials. Long barrows of this type, distributed across southern England, reflect the monumental ambitions and ritual practices of Britain's earliest farming communities, dating to roughly 3800–3500 BCE. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork, though like many examples of its class it has experienced degradation through agricultural use and the passage of time.

Poleswood East long barrow 850m NNW of St Mary`s Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008192. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Poleswood East long barrow 850m NNW of St Mary`s Church?

Poleswood East long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located approximately 850 metres north-northwest of St Mary's Church in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008192.

Who is responsible for protecting Poleswood East long barrow 850m NNW of St Mary`s Church?

Poleswood East long barrow 850m NNW of St Mary`s Church 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 1008192.

What other scheduled monuments are near Poleswood East long barrow 850m NNW of St Mary`s Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as `Wagborough Bush round barrow' 100m south west of Manor Farm (4.5 km), Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp (5.6 km), Lower Harford medieval settlement (5.8 km).

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