Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSymonds Hall long barrow

Symonds Hall long barrow

England
List entry 1002113
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Symonds Hall long barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Gloucestershire, representing the funerary practices of the early farming communities of south-western Britain dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound covering a stone-built chamber, characteristic of the Cotswold-Severn group of long barrows common to the region. Like other examples of its type, the structure would have served as a communal burial place, with the chamber accessed through a forecourt arrangement designed for ritual purposes. The site remains an important archaeological indicator of Neolithic settlement patterns and social organisation in the Cotswolds.

Symonds Hall long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002113. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Symonds Hall long barrow?

Symonds Hall long barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Gloucestershire, representing the funerary practices of the early farming communities of south-western Britain dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002113.

Who is responsible for protecting Symonds Hall long barrow?

Symonds Hall 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 1002113.

What other scheduled monuments are near Symonds Hall long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School (5.2 km), Tresham Farbarrow round barrows (5.8 km), Two bowl barrows 100m north east of Bowldown Wood (6.2 km).

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