Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDisc barrow 700m north-east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery

Disc barrow 700m north-east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery

England
List entry 1012343
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Disc barrow 700m north-east of Sevenbarrows House is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the Seven Barrows cemetery complex in Berkshire. The disc barrow is characterised by a central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, a distinctive monument type typical of the early Bronze Age period. As one element within a larger barrow cemetery, it represents evidence of sustained ritual and burial practice across this landscape during the second millennium before Christ. The site is protected as a scheduled monument, recognising its archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age funerary traditions and settlement patterns in the region.

Disc barrow 700m north-east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012343. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Disc barrow 700m north-east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Disc barrow 700m north-east of Sevenbarrows House is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the Seven Barrows cemetery complex in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012343.

Who is responsible for protecting Disc barrow 700m north-east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Disc barrow 700m north-east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery 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 1012343.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disc barrow 700m north-east of Sevenbarrows House: part of the Seven Barrows cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lambourn Cross (4.6 km), Fognam Clump field system See also WEST BERKSHIRE 99 (4.8 km), Fognam Clump and adjacent field system See also WILTSHIRE 915 (4.8 km).

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