Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 500m south east of Bury Farm

Bowl barrow 500m south east of Bury Farm

England
List entry 1012318
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 500m south east of Bury Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Bedfordshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as permanent markers for elite or significant burials. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region. The barrow survives as an upstanding earthwork and remains a key example of Bronze Age funerary architecture in the Bedfordshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 500m south east of Bury Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012318. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 500m south east of Bury Farm?

Bowl barrow 500m south east of Bury Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012318.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 500m south east of Bury Farm?

Bowl barrow 500m south east of Bury 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 1012318.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 500m south east of Bury Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Upbury moated site and associated fishponds (6.3 km), Wrest Park 18th century outbuildings, statues and gardens (6.4 km), Cain Hill Monument 686m south-east of Wrest House (6.5 km).

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