Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 720m west of Chase Farm

Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm

England
List entry 1017080
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Gloucestershire. The monument takes the form of a circular cairn, a mound constructed from stone rather than earth, typical of funerary practices in the Bronze Age period. As a round cairn, it represents an important class of prehistoric burial site found across upland and moorland regions of Britain, serving as a focal point for ritual deposition and commemoration of the deceased. The survival of such monuments provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Gloucestershire landscape.

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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What is Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm?

Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated 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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