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The mortuary complex situated approximately 600 metres north-west of Octagon Farm in Bedfordshire is a Neolithic and Bronze Age monument of considerable archaeological significance. The site comprises evidence of funerary and ritual activity spanning both periods, reflecting the evolving burial practices and ceremonial traditions of early agricultural and metal-using communities in the region. The physical remains include features consistent with Neolithic mortuary structures and Bronze Age burial deposits, providing important evidence for the continuity and transformation of ritual practice across these formative periods of English prehistory. The monument contributes substantially to understanding the settlement patterns and religious observances of prehistoric Bedfordshire.
Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex 600m NW of Octagon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011629. View the official record →
The mortuary complex situated approximately 600 metres north-west of Octagon Farm in Bedfordshire is a Neolithic and Bronze Age monument of considerable archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011629.
Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex 600m NW of Octagon 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 1011629.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site discovered by aerial photography S of village (2.8 km), Manor Farm moated site (4.4 km), The Moot Hall (4.8 km).
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