Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMere End Down disc barrow

Mere End Down disc barrow

England
List entry 1006299
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mere End Down disc barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Berkshire, England. The site consists of a disc barrow, a distinctive type of funerary structure characteristic of the Bronze Age in southern England, comprising a central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank. The monument represents an important example of Bronze Age burial practice and remains a significant archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the region. The site is protected as a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological importance and contribution to understanding Bronze Age communities in southern England.

Mere End Down disc barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006299. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mere End Down disc barrow?

Mere End Down disc barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006299.

Who is responsible for protecting Mere End Down disc barrow?

Mere End Down disc barrow 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 1006299.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mere End Down disc barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mere End Down Romano-British field system (0.5 km), Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm (1 km), Two platform barrows and a bowl barrow 440m south of Greenway Cottages (3.7 km).

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