Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Chestnuts Long Barrow

The Chestnuts Long Barrow

England
List entry 1012917
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Chestnuts Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Kent, England, dating to the early Neolithic period, approximately 3500 to 2500 BCE. The monument consists of a long earthen mound containing a stone-built burial chamber, characteristic of the megalithic tradition of Neolithic Britain. The barrow represents an important example of early monumental architecture in south-eastern England and reflects the communal burial practices and social organisation of Neolithic communities. Like other long barrows of this period, it served as a focal point for collective rituals and the deposition of human remains, providing valuable archaeological evidence for understanding Neolithic settlement and belief systems in the region.

The Chestnuts Long Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012917. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Chestnuts Long Barrow?

The Chestnuts Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Kent, England, dating to the early Neolithic period, approximately 3500 to 2500 BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012917.

Who is responsible for protecting The Chestnuts Long Barrow?

The Chestnuts 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 1012917.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Chestnuts Long Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Quintain on the Green (2 km), Chapel of St Blaise (2.8 km), Tower keep castle at West Malling (3.1 km).

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