Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPoleswood South long barrow 950m north-west of St Mary`s Church

Poleswood South long barrow 950m north-west of St Mary`s Church

England
List entry 1008206
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Poleswood South long barrow is a Neolithic funerary monument located approximately 950 metres north-west of St Mary's Church in Gloucestershire. The site is a chambered long barrow, a monument type characteristic of the early Neolithic period in Britain, dating to around 3500 to 2500 BC. The barrow survives as an earthwork, though its original form and any internal burial chamber arrangements are subject to archaeological interpretation based on its surviving physical traces and comparative analysis with similar Cotswold-Severn monuments in the region.

Poleswood South long barrow 950m north-west of St Mary`s Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008206. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Poleswood South long barrow 950m north-west of St Mary`s Church?

Poleswood South long barrow is a Neolithic funerary monument located approximately 950 metres north-west of St Mary's Church in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008206.

Who is responsible for protecting Poleswood South long barrow 950m north-west of St Mary`s Church?

Poleswood South long barrow 950m north-west 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 1008206.

What other scheduled monuments are near Poleswood South long barrow 950m north-west of St Mary`s Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp (5.5 km), Bourton Bridge Roman settlement (5.6 km), Cold Aston long barrow 200yds (180m) E of Camp Farm (6.2 km).

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