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 burial monument located in Worcestershire. The site comprises a circular mound of earth and stone typical of disc barrow construction, a form of burial cairn characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Disc barrows of this type were used for inhumation or cremation burials and often contained grave goods reflecting the status and material culture of their interred individuals. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of regional significance within the broader landscape of Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary practice in the English Midlands.

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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Questions & answers

What is Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm?

Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm is a Bronze Age burial 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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