Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTop Buildings long barrow

Top Buildings long barrow

England
List entry 1013887
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Top Buildings long barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents the tradition of collective burial practice characteristic of early farming communities in Britain. Like other long barrows of its type, it would have served as a communal tomb for multiple individuals, reflecting the social and ritual practices of Neolithic society. The site remains an important archaeological record of early agricultural settlement and mortuary practices in the East Midlands region.

Top Buildings long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013887. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Top Buildings long barrow?

Top Buildings long barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013887.

Who is responsible for protecting Top Buildings long barrow?

Top Buildings 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 1013887.

What other scheduled monuments are near Top Buildings long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow, 720m east of Otby House (3 km), Long Barrow and Round Barrow 540m north-west of Goody Orchin Plantation (3.2 km), Neolithic long barrow 300m ESE of Walesby Top Farm (4 km).

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