Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow cemetery 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Bretford

Barrow cemetery 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Bretford

England
List entry 1005722
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Barrow cemetery 1/4 mile northeast of Bretford is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Warwickshire. The site comprises a funerary mound characteristic of prehistoric mortuary practice in the English Midlands, dating to the Bronze Age period when such earthworks served as prominent ritual and commemorative structures within the landscape. The barrow's survival as an upstanding monument reflects its archaeological significance and historical continuity in the local topography.

Barrow cemetery 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Bretford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005722. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow cemetery 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Bretford?

Barrow cemetery 1/4 mile northeast of Bretford is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005722.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow cemetery 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Bretford?

Barrow cemetery 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Bretford 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 1005722.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow cemetery 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Bretford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric circular earthworks (2.3 km), Wolston priory and moated site (2.4 km), Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's Church (2.5 km).

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