Scheduled MonumentsEnglandScotspoor barrow

Scotspoor barrow

England
List entry 1004731
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Scotspoor Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow located in Wiltshire, England. The monument survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of the long barrow tradition of Neolithic Britain, dating to the period roughly 4000–3000 BCE. Long barrows of this type served as communal burial monuments and represent some of the earliest monumental architecture in the British Isles. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of early agricultural settlement and burial practice in the Wiltshire landscape during the Neolithic period.

Scotspoor barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004731. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scotspoor barrow?

Scotspoor Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004731.

Who is responsible for protecting Scotspoor barrow?

Scotspoor 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 1004731.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scotspoor barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ludgershall Castle, a medieval ringwork and castle, Ludgershall (5.4 km), Ludgershall village cross (5.5 km), Roman buildings on Lambourne's Hill (5.8 km).

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