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Corton Long Barrow, Wiltshire

Corton Long Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow near Corton, Wiltshire. The barrow is set below the crest of a north-facing promontory overlooking the Wylye Valley. The barrow mound, like others in the area, is ovoid in plan and orientated east-west. It is 160ft long, 50ft wide and stands to a height of 8ft. Partial excavation in the 19th century produced eight skeletons contemporary with the construction of the monument. It is within the council area of Wiltshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1010518.

Place Type: Prehistoric Monument
Historic County: Wiltshire
Lat, Long: 51.162238,-2.1003408
Grid Reference: ST 9308 4033
Civil Parish: Boyton CP
Council Area: Wiltshire CA
Police Area: Wiltshire PA

GBPN ID: 301054
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Corton_Long_Barrow,_Wiltshire_301054

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