Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCherry Tree Hill round barrow

Cherry Tree Hill round barrow

England
List entry 1006781
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cherry Tree Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Cambridgeshire, England. The monument is entered on the National Heritage List for England under reference 1006781, indicating its recognition as a scheduled ancient monument of national importance. As a round barrow, it represents a characteristic funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as burial places for individuals or small communities across lowland Britain. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork in the Cambridgeshire landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Cherry Tree Hill round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006781. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cherry Tree Hill round barrow?

Cherry Tree Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006781.

Who is responsible for protecting Cherry Tree Hill round barrow?

Cherry Tree Hill round barrow 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 1006781.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cherry Tree Hill round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ancient sea defence called Roman Bank, stretching for 600yds (550m) NW of Little Dowgate, Wisbech (0.1 km), Rabbit Hill round barrow (0.4 km), Cross in All Saints churchyard (3 km).

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