Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHenge, henge type monument and bowl barrow 500m south-east of Dairy Farm

Henge, henge type monument and bowl barrow 500m south-east of Dairy Farm

England
List entry 1015587
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Henge is a Neolithic ritual monument located approximately 500 metres south-east of Dairy Farm in Bedfordshire. The site comprises a henge earthwork of circular form, characteristic of ceremonial structures constructed during the Neolithic period, alongside a bowl barrow representing a funerary monument of the Bronze Age. The monument exemplifies the continuity of ritual and burial practice across the transition between these archaeological periods in the Bedfordshire landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric ceremonial and mortuary practices in the East Midlands region.

Henge, henge type monument and bowl barrow 500m south-east of Dairy Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015587. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Henge, henge type monument and bowl barrow 500m south-east of Dairy Farm?

Henge is a Neolithic ritual monument located approximately 500 metres south-east of Dairy Farm in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015587.

Who is responsible for protecting Henge, henge type monument and bowl barrow 500m south-east of Dairy Farm?

Henge, henge type monument and bowl barrow 500m south-east of Dairy 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 1015587.

What other scheduled monuments are near Henge, henge type monument and bowl barrow 500m south-east of Dairy Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Willington stables (1.3 km), Romano-British settlement south of Willington (2.3 km), Settlement site N of Chapel End Farm (3.1 km).

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