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The Spectacles is a Neolithic long barrow located near Tilshead in Wiltshire, England. The monument takes its name from its distinctive plan, which resembles a pair of spectacles, consisting of two rounded burial chambers connected by a narrow passage or causeway. Dating to the early Neolithic period, the site represents an important example of chambered tomb architecture characteristic of the fourth millennium before Christ. The barrow, though partially denuded, preserves evidence of its original constructional form and continues to be significant for understanding early Neolithic funerary practices and settlement patterns on Salisbury Plain.
'The Spectacles' is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005638. View the official record →
The Spectacles is a Neolithic long barrow located near Tilshead in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005638.
'The Spectacles' 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 1005638.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow south-west of Ablington Furze (9.4 km), Two of a group of four round barrows west of Brigmerston Plantation (9.7 km), Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows in Bourne Bottom (9.7 km).
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