Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFive Knolls round barrow cemetery: three bell barrows, two bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Dunstable Down

Five Knolls round barrow cemetery: three bell barrows, two bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Dunstable Down

England
List entry 1009892
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Overview

History & significance

Five Knolls round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age burial complex located on Dunstable Down in Bedfordshire, comprising seven burial mounds of varying types. The site includes three bell barrows, two bowl barrows, and two pond barrows, reflecting the diverse funerary practices and social differentiation characteristic of the Bronze Age period. The barrows have been subject to archaeological investigation, which has revealed cremated remains and grave goods indicative of Bronze Age ritual and burial custom. As a group, the monument represents an important concentration of round barrows in the region and contributes significantly to the understanding of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the East Midlands.

Five Knolls round barrow cemetery: three bell barrows, two bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Dunstable Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009892. View the official record →

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What is Five Knolls round barrow cemetery: three bell barrows, two bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Dunstable Down?

Five Knolls round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age burial complex located on Dunstable Down in Bedfordshire, comprising seven burial mounds of varying types. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009892.

Who is responsible for protecting Five Knolls round barrow cemetery: three bell barrows, two bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Dunstable Down?

Five Knolls round barrow cemetery: three bell barrows, two bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Dunstable Down 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 1009892.

What other scheduled monuments are near Five Knolls round barrow cemetery: three bell barrows, two bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Dunstable Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Ivinghoe Hills, 240m south of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemetery (6.4 km), Earthwork at Wards Coombe (6.4 km), Bowl barrow on Ivinghoe Hills, 460m south of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemetery (6.5 km).

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