Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDisc barrow 500m south of Common Farm

Disc barrow 500m south of Common Farm

England
List entry 1015320
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Disc barrow 500m south of Common Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Worcestershire. The site comprises a circular earthwork typical of disc barrow construction, a monument form prevalent in the Bronze Age period across southern Britain. Disc barrows are distinguished by their characteristic low circular bank surrounding a relatively flat interior space, with burials often deposited in the central area. This example forms part of the archaeological record documenting Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the West Midlands region.

Disc barrow 500m south of Common Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015320. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Disc barrow 500m south of Common Farm?

Disc barrow 500m 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 1015320.

Who is responsible for protecting Disc barrow 500m south of Common Farm?

Disc barrow 500m 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 1015320.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disc barrow 500m south of Common Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm (0.1 km), Churchyard cross in St Denys's churchyard (4.3 km), Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage (5.6 km).

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