Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWest Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School

West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School

England
List entry 1013590
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England
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Overview

History & significance

West Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow situated approximately 200 metres west of Leighterton School in Gloucestershire. The monument dates to the early Neolithic period and represents the characteristic earthwork funerary architecture of prehistoric Britain, when communal burial mounds served both practical and ceremonial functions within early agricultural communities. The barrow's physical form consists of an elongated mound typical of long barrow construction, a monument type distributed widely across southern England and Wales during the fourth and third millennia before the present era. As a scheduled ancient monument, West Barrow remains significant for understanding Neolithic settlement patterns and burial practices in the Cotswold region.

West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013590. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School?

West Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow situated approximately 200 metres west of Leighterton School in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013590.

Who is responsible for protecting West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School?

West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School 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 1013590.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as Nan Tow's Tump (2.6 km), Tump Barn bowl barrow (3.8 km), Bowl barrow 400m north of Starveall Farm (3.9 km).

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