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Whitfield's Tump is a Neolithic long barrow situated on Minchinhampton Common in Gloucestershire. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents a form of communal burial structure characteristic of early agricultural societies in southern Britain. The barrow survives as an earthen mound and forms part of the significant concentration of prehistoric monuments across Minchinhampton Common, an area rich in archaeological remains from multiple periods. As a scheduled ancient monument, Whitfield's Tump contributes to understanding the ritual practices and settlement patterns of Neolithic communities in the Cotswold region.
Whitfield's Tump: a long barrow on Minchinhampton Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008092. View the official record →
Whitfield's Tump is a Neolithic long barrow situated on Minchinhampton Common in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008092.
Whitfield's Tump: a long barrow on Minchinhampton Common 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 1008092.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 650m SSE of Chavenage House (7.4 km), Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Beverston Castle Farm (7.5 km), Quadrangular castle at Beverston (7.8 km).
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