Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBummers Hill: a bowl barrow 135m north-west of Mutfords Cottages

Bummers Hill: a bowl barrow 135m north-west of Mutfords Cottages

England
List entry 1009250
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bummers Hill is a bowl barrow situated 135 metres north-west of Mutfords Cottages in Hertfordshire. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a common funerary monument type of this period, when such barrows served as burial mounds for elevated members of prehistoric communities. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England with entry number 1009250, indicating its significance to the archaeological heritage of the region.

Bummers Hill: a bowl barrow 135m north-west of Mutfords Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009250. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bummers Hill: a bowl barrow 135m north-west of Mutfords Cottages?

Bummers Hill is a bowl barrow situated 135 metres north-west of Mutfords Cottages in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009250.

Who is responsible for protecting Bummers Hill: a bowl barrow 135m north-west of Mutfords Cottages?

Bummers Hill: a bowl barrow 135m north-west of Mutfords Cottages 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 1009250.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bummers Hill: a bowl barrow 135m north-west of Mutfords Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St John's Pelham moated site and fishponds. (2.7 km), Moated mound at Cole Green near Brent Pelham (3.8 km), Anstey motte and bailey castle (4.4 km).

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