Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 900m SSW of Nettleden Lodge

Bowl barrow 900m SSW of Nettleden Lodge

England
List entry 1015248
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 900m SSW of Nettleden Lodge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hertfordshire. The monument consists of a roughly circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of prehistoric communities. The site forms part of the wider Bronze Age archaeological landscape of Hertfordshire, contributing to understanding of early Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 900m SSW of Nettleden Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015248. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 900m SSW of Nettleden Lodge?

Bowl barrow 900m SSW of Nettleden Lodge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015248.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 900m SSW of Nettleden Lodge?

Bowl barrow 900m SSW of Nettleden Lodge 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 1015248.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 900m SSW of Nettleden Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 210m long section immediately north west of Woodcock Hill (3.8 km), Marlin Chapel Farm moated site (5.1 km), Boxmoor House Roman villa (5.3 km).

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