Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWest Tump long barrow

West Tump long barrow

England
List entry 1016078
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Tump long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Gloucestershire, England. The barrow dates to the Neolithic period and represents the type of communal burial structure characteristic of early agricultural communities in Britain. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the important concentration of long barrows found in the Cotswolds region, which demonstrates the significance of this landscape for Neolithic settlement and ritual practice.

West Tump long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Tump long barrow?

West Tump long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016078.

Who is responsible for protecting West Tump long barrow?

West Tump 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 1016078.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Tump long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Juniper Hill earthwork (7.1 km), Poor souls' light at All Saints' Church (7.4 km), Bowl barrow in Three Ash Belt, 460m north east of Westwood Farm (8.1 km).

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