Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo long barrows on Gussage Hill

Two long barrows on Gussage Hill

England
List entry 1002707
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two long barrows on Gussage Hill is a Neolithic funerary monument complex located in Dorset, England. The barrows date to the early Neolithic period, representing an important phase of monumental burial practice in southern Britain during the fourth millennium BCE. These earthen mounds would have served as communal tombs for successive generations, reflecting the ritual and social organization of early farming communities in the region. The monuments remain significant archaeological features that contribute to understanding Neolithic settlement patterns and mortuary practices across Dorset's chalk downlands.

Two long barrows on Gussage Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002707. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two long barrows on Gussage Hill?

Two long barrows on Gussage Hill is a Neolithic funerary monument complex located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002707.

Who is responsible for protecting Two long barrows on Gussage Hill?

Two long barrows on Gussage Hill 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 1002707.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two long barrows on Gussage Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman buildings N of Witchampton Mill (7.2 km), Remains of medieval buildings ('Abbey buildings') (7.3 km), Round barrow NW of High Lea Farm (7.5 km).

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