Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex

Mortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex

England
List entry 1007326
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age monument forming part of a significant mortuary complex in Bedfordshire. The enclosure represents evidence of funerary practice spanning both the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, indicating sustained use of the site across these cultural phases. As a component of a larger mortuary landscape, it contributes to understanding of prehistoric burial traditions and settlement patterns in the region. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1007326.

Mortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007326. View the official record →

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What is Mortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex?

Mortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age monument forming part of a significant mortuary complex in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007326.

Who is responsible for protecting Mortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex?

Mortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex 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 1007326.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site discovered by aerial photography S of village (3 km), The Moot Hall (4.4 km), Elstow Manor House (Remains of) (4.6 km).

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