Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGoldbury Hill Anglo-Saxon cemetery

Goldbury Hill Anglo-Saxon cemetery

England
List entry 1017686
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Goldbury Hill is an Anglo-Saxon cemetery located in Berkshire, England, dating to the early medieval period. The site represents an important burial ground from the Anglo-Saxon era, containing inhumation graves that provide evidence of settlement and funerary practices during this formative period of English history. The cemetery's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding early Anglo-Saxon communities in the Thames Valley region and the material culture associated with burial customs of the period.

Goldbury Hill Anglo-Saxon cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017686. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Goldbury Hill Anglo-Saxon cemetery?

Goldbury Hill is an Anglo-Saxon cemetery located in Berkshire, England, dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017686.

Who is responsible for protecting Goldbury Hill Anglo-Saxon cemetery?

Goldbury Hill Anglo-Saxon cemetery 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 1017686.

What other scheduled monuments are near Goldbury Hill Anglo-Saxon cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grim's Ditch; section 650yds (590m) long NW of Betterton Down (4.3 km), Grim's Ditch: section 1200yds (1100m) long from Chilton Plantation to Ridge Hill See also OXFORDSHIRE 260 (4.5 km), Grim's Ditch; section 1200yds (1100m) long from Chilton Plantation to Ridge Hill See also WEST BERKSHIRE 109 (4.5 km).

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