Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Turlhanger's Wood, 320m south east of Northfield Grange

Bowl barrow in Turlhanger's Wood, 320m south east of Northfield Grange

England
List entry 1015592
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Turlhanger's Wood, 320 metres south east of Northfield Grange, is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Hertfordshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary monuments, constructed to mark and cover an inhumation or cremation burial. Such bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of prehistoric burial monument in southern England, typically dating to the period between approximately 2000 and 1500 BCE. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Hertfordshire region.

Bowl barrow in Turlhanger's Wood, 320m south east of Northfield Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015592. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Turlhanger's Wood, 320m south east of Northfield Grange?

Bowl barrow in Turlhanger's Wood, 320 metres south east of Northfield Grange, is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015592.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Turlhanger's Wood, 320m south east of Northfield Grange?

Bowl barrow in Turlhanger's Wood, 320m south east of Northfield Grange 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 1015592.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Turlhanger's Wood, 320m south east of Northfield Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 210m long section immediately north west of Woodcock Hill (5.5 km), Marlin Chapel Farm moated site (6.3 km), Large multivallate hillfort known as Cholesbury Camp (6.3 km).

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