Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDisc barrow 400m south of Common Farm

Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm

England
List entry 1014548
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Worcestershire. The site comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of disc barrow construction, featuring a central burial mound surrounded by a distinctive ditch and outer bank. Dating to the Bronze Age period, this monument represents one of the recognised burial traditions of prehistoric Britain, when such structured mounds served as focal points for community commemoration and ritual practice. The barrow's survival as an earthwork preserves evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Worcestershire landscape.

Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014548. View the official record →

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What is Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm?

Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014548.

Who is responsible for protecting Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm?

Disc barrow 400m south of Common 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 1014548.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Disc barrow 500m south of Common Farm (0.1 km), Churchyard cross in St Denys's churchyard (4.5 km), Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage (5.7 km).

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