Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage

The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage

England
List entry 1010417
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Longstone is a Neolithic long barrow situated approximately 60 metres south of Longstone Cottage in Hampshire. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the characteristic burial structures of this era in southern England. Long barrows of this type typically served as communal burial monuments and often contained internal chambers or passages, though specific structural details of this particular example require archaeological documentation for precise description. The site forms part of the significant archaeological heritage of Hampshire's Neolithic landscape.

The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010417. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage?

The Longstone is a Neolithic long barrow situated approximately 60 metres south of Longstone Cottage in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010417.

Who is responsible for protecting The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage?

The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage 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 1010417.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill earthwork (0.2 km), Bowl barrow on Mottistone Common: 300m west of Longstone Cottage (0.3 km), Bowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone Farmhouse (0.8 km).

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