Long Barrow

A Long Barrow is an ancient, elongated burial site built during the Neolithic period, around 4,500 to 3,300 BCE. Constructed primarily from large stones, these structures served as communal tombs for early farming communities. They often feature a passage leading to a chamber where multiple bodies, sometimes cremated, were interred. Long Barrows were not only burial places but also ceremonial sites, reflecting social and spiritual beliefs about death and the afterlife. Found mainly in parts of Europe like the UK, they provide valuable insights into early human community life and their ritual practices.