Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 720m west of Chase Farm

Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm

England
List entry 1017080
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of burial practice common across upland and marginal regions of Britain during this period. Such monuments typically comprised a mound of stones gathered from the surrounding landscape, often containing one or more burials within central or off-centre chambers. The site's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary traditions in the Gloucestershire uplands.

Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm?

Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017080.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm?

Round cairn 720m west of Chase 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 1017080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 240m north east of Buttington Farm (5.8 km), Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure (6.1 km), St Peter's Cave (6.1 km).

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