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Rowden Wood long barrow is a Neolithic chambered monument situated in Gloucestershire, England. The barrow is a characteristic example of the long barrow tradition of monument building that flourished during the Early Neolithic period, roughly between 4000 and 3000 BC. The monument survives as an earthwork, preserving evidence of its original construction and the funerary practices of early agricultural communities in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Neolithic settlement, burial customs, and the ceremonial landscape of prehistoric Gloucestershire.
Rowden Wood long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002110. View the official record →
Rowden Wood long barrow is a Neolithic chambered monument situated in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002110.
Rowden Wood 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 1002110.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackquarries Hill long barrow (3.7 km), Kingswood Abbey gate (5.8 km), Tresham Farbarrow round barrows (6.9 km).
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