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 is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 320 metres south east of Northfield Grange in Hertfordshire. The barrow is a mounded earthwork of characteristic bowl form, representing a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period when such monuments were constructed across southern England as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of status within contemporary communities. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under national heritage protection, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practice in the 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 is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 320 metres south east of Northfield Grange 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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