Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m south-east of Dairy Farm

Bowl barrow 550m south-east of Dairy Farm

England
List entry 1015590
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m south-east of Dairy Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Bedfordshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically enclosed cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for Bronze Age communities. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork makes it an important archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 550m south-east of Dairy Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015590. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 550m south-east of Dairy Farm?

Bowl barrow 550m south-east of Dairy Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015590.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 550m south-east of Dairy Farm?

Bowl barrow 550m south-east of Dairy 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 1015590.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 550m south-east of Dairy Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Willington stables (1.2 km), Romano-British settlement south of Willington (2.3 km), Settlement site N of Chapel End Farm (3 km).

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