Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMortuary enclosure 900m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex

Mortuary enclosure 900m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex

England
List entry 1007324
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mortuary enclosure 900m NNW of Octagon Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age monument forming part of a significant mortuary complex in Bedfordshire. The enclosure dates to the prehistoric period and represents evidence of ritual and burial practices spanning both the Neolithic and Bronze Age phases of occupation. Its inclusion within a larger mortuary complex indicates a site of sustained ceremonial importance across multiple periods of prehistory. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1007324.

Mortuary enclosure 900m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007324. View the official record →

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What is Mortuary enclosure 900m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex?

Mortuary enclosure 900m NNW 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 1007324.

Who is responsible for protecting Mortuary enclosure 900m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex?

Mortuary enclosure 900m NNW 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 1007324.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mortuary enclosure 900m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement south of Willington (3 km), Site discovered by aerial photography S of village (3.1 km), Manor Farm moated site (4.7 km).

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