Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo long barrows: Lamborough Banks and a long barrow 240m to the south east

Two long barrows: Lamborough Banks and a long barrow 240m to the south east

England
List entry 1018168
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lamborough Banks is a Neolithic long barrow located in Gloucestershire, England, forming part of a barrow cemetery that includes a second long barrow situated approximately 240 metres to the south-east. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, reflecting the tradition of communal burial practices characteristic of early farming communities in prehistoric Britain. Both barrows survive as earthwork features, though their physical condition and dimensions reflect centuries of agricultural use and natural erosion. The paired arrangement of these monuments suggests a significant ritual or settlement focus within the local Neolithic landscape, typical of barrow groups found throughout the Cotswold region.

Two long barrows: Lamborough Banks and a long barrow 240m to the south east is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018168. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two long barrows: Lamborough Banks and a long barrow 240m to the south east?

Lamborough Banks is a Neolithic long barrow located in Gloucestershire, England, forming part of a barrow cemetery that includes a second long barrow situated approximately 240 metres to the south-east. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018168.

Who is responsible for protecting Two long barrows: Lamborough Banks and a long barrow 240m to the south east?

Two long barrows: Lamborough Banks and a long barrow 240m to the south east 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 1018168.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two long barrows: Lamborough Banks and a long barrow 240m to the south east?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bibury Roman villa near Bibury Mill (3.2 km), Roman villa and associated field system, Barnsley Park (4.3 km), Wayside Cross at Hatherop (6.4 km).

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