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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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 500m south east of Bury Farm is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Bedfordshire. The barrow survives as a circular earthen mound, characteristic of the bowl barrow type which represents one of the most common forms of prehistoric funerary monument across southern England. Such barrows typically date from the period between 3000 and 1500 BC and would have served as focal points for community burial practices and ritual activity. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region.

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 Neolithic or Early 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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