Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree barrows and a rectilinear enclosure 1000m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex

Three barrows and a rectilinear enclosure 1000m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex

England
List entry 1007322
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three barrows and a rectilinear enclosure 1000m NNW of Octagon Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex located in Bedfordshire, England. The site comprises three burial mounds alongside a rectilinear earthwork enclosure, demonstrating the development of funerary practices and settlement organisation across successive prehistoric periods. The barrows represent the Bronze Age phase of activity, whilst the rectilinear enclosure may relate to either Neolithic ritual use or later Bronze Age settlement and land division. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1007322 and represents an important example of the multi-phase prehistoric archaeology characteristic of the region.

Three barrows and a rectilinear enclosure 1000m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007322. View the official record →

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What is Three barrows and a rectilinear enclosure 1000m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex?

Three barrows and a rectilinear enclosure 1000m NNW of Octagon Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex located in Bedfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007322.

Who is responsible for protecting Three barrows and a rectilinear enclosure 1000m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex?

Three barrows and a rectilinear enclosure 1000m 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 1007322.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three barrows and a rectilinear enclosure 1000m 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 (3.1 km), Site discovered by aerial photography S of village (3.2 km), Manor Farm moated site (4.8 km).

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