Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common

Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common

England
List entry 1473558
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Overview

History & significance

Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a burial mound and associated settlement remains located in Bedfordshire. The round barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary monument typical of the period, whilst the site's later occupation phases indicate continued use and habitation into subsequent periods. The monument preserves evidence of both the ritual and domestic practices of these prehistoric communities and contributes to understanding Bronze Age burial customs and settlement patterns in the East Midlands region.

Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1473558. View the official record →

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What is Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common?

Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a burial mound and associated settlement remains located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1473558.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common?

Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common 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 1473558.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cursus and five associated ring-ditches at Biggleswade Common (0.7 km), Probable Romano-Celtic Temple and Aligned Enclosures at Biggleswade Common (1 km), A ringwork and bailey castle, ring ditch and enclosures east of Brookland Farm (2.5 km).

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