The Grange

England
List entry 1001836
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Grange is a Neolithic long barrow located in Hampshire, England. The monument consists of an earthwork mound with a trapezoidal plan, characteristic of long barrows from the Early Neolithic period, dating to approximately 4000–3000 BCE. The site represents an important example of monumental funerary architecture from the earliest phases of the Neolithic in southern England, reflecting the ritual and social practices of prehistoric farming communities. The monument remains substantially preserved as an earthwork and retains archaeological significance for understanding settlement patterns and burial practices in Neolithic Hampshire.

The Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001836. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Grange?

The Grange is a Neolithic long barrow located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001836.

Who is responsible for protecting The Grange?

The Grange 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 1001836.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alresford Bridge (4.2 km), Alresford Drive earthworks, Avington (5.8 km), Late Iron Age settlement site N of Grace's Farm (6.1 km).

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