Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWestwood long barrow, 400m east of Westwood Farm

Westwood long barrow, 400m east of Westwood Farm

England
List entry 1016841
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Westwood long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument situated approximately 400 metres east of Westwood Farm in Gloucestershire. The monument is a long barrow, a characteristic megalithic communal burial structure typical of the early Neolithic period in Britain. Long barrows of this type served as collective burial chambers for communities and are among the earliest monumental architecture in the British Isles. The site represents an important element of the prehistoric funerary landscape of the Cotswolds region.

Westwood long barrow, 400m east of Westwood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016841. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Westwood long barrow, 400m east of Westwood Farm?

Westwood long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument situated approximately 400 metres east of Westwood Farm in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016841.

Who is responsible for protecting Westwood long barrow, 400m east of Westwood Farm?

Westwood long barrow, 400m east of Westwood Farm 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 1016841.

What other scheduled monuments are near Westwood long barrow, 400m east of Westwood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British site known as Hailey Wood Camp (5.7 km), Bowl barrow 450m south east of Upper Hyde Farm (6 km), Hullasey Grove medieval village site (7.1 km).

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