Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCock Hill, Saxon burial mound

Cock Hill, Saxon burial mound

England
List entry 1003609
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cock Hill is a Saxon burial mound located in Lincolnshire, England, and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1003609. The monument dates from the Anglo-Saxon period and represents the type of funerary mound that was constructed during this era as a burial place for individuals of status within early medieval communities. The earthwork survives as a substantial raised mound, preserving evidence of Saxon mortuary practices in the East Midlands region. Such monuments are valuable archaeological witnesses to the settlement patterns, social hierarchy, and burial customs of Anglo-Saxon Lincolnshire.

Cock Hill, Saxon burial mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003609. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cock Hill, Saxon burial mound?

Cock Hill is a Saxon burial mound located in Lincolnshire, England, and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1003609. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003609.

Who is responsible for protecting Cock Hill, Saxon burial mound?

Cock Hill, Saxon burial mound 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 1003609.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cock Hill, Saxon burial mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manor Farm moated site (2.3 km), Bratoft Hall moated site, 550m north of Manor Farm (2.7 km), Castle Hill: a motte castle 250m east of Hanby Hall Farm (5.3 km).

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