Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSquare and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage Farm

Square and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage Farm

England
List entry 1017231
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Square and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Essex. The site comprises both square and circular barrow forms, representing funerary practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period. These earthwork monuments would have served as visible markers of burial sites within the landscape, reflecting the ritual and commemorative practices of their time. The survival of both morphological types at a single location provides archaeological evidence of burial traditions during this prehistoric period.

Square and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Square and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage Farm?

Square and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017231.

Who is responsible for protecting Square and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage Farm?

Square and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage 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 1017231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Square and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Parsonage Farm moated site (0.2 km), Clapton Hall moated site and fishpond (2.4 km), Medieval tile kilns S of Church End (3.7 km).

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