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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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common is a prehistoric and early medieval archaeological monument located in Bedfordshire. The site comprises a Bronze Age round barrow, a funerary monument characteristic of the second millennium before the common era, together with evidence of later settlement activity on the same location. The barrow represents the ritual and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in the region, whilst the later settlement evidence indicates continued occupation or use of the site during subsequent periods. The monument survives as an earthwork and represents an important record of human activity spanning multiple prehistoric and early historic periods in the East Anglian landscape.

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 prehistoric and early medieval archaeological monument 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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