Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath

Bowl barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath

England
List entry 1009757
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Hertfordshire. The barrow forms part of a significant cemetery of round barrows distributed across Therfield Heath, demonstrating the importance of the locality as a burial ground during the Bronze Age period. The monument takes the form of a bowl-shaped mound, characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which represents one of the principal funerary structures of Bronze Age communities in southern England. As part of a larger barrow cemetery, this individual monument contributes to the archaeological and historical significance of the site, which preserves evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns.

Bowl barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009757. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath?

Bowl barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009757.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath?

Bowl barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath 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 1009757.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, Goodfellows. (4.6 km), Double moat and fishpond, Queenbury (4.8 km), Reed Hall moated site, Reed (5.1 km).

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