Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Camp long barrow

The Camp long barrow

England
List entry 1002128
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Camp long barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Gloucestershire, England, dating to the fourth millennium BC. The monument consists of an earthen mound with a stone-built chamber, characteristic of the long barrow tradition practised across southern Britain during the early Neolithic period. Such structures served as communal burial places and represent significant investments in monumental construction by early agricultural societies. The site remains an important archaeological record of Neolithic funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Cotswold region.

The Camp long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002128. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Camp long barrow?

The Camp long barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Gloucestershire, England, dating to the fourth millennium BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002128.

Who is responsible for protecting The Camp long barrow?

The Camp 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 1002128.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Camp long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Kenelm's churchyard (6.6 km), Bowl barrow 400m east of Upper Hyde Farm (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 450m south east of Upper Hyde Farm (8.1 km).

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