Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of barrows at Annan Road

Group of barrows at Annan Road

England
List entry 1464139
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Group of barrows at Annan Road is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Essex, England. The site comprises multiple burial mounds which represent significant evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the region during the third and second millennia before the Common Era. The barrows form part of the broader pattern of barrow construction across Essex during this period, reflecting the ritual and social importance of these elevated burial structures. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ceremonial and commemorative practices within prehistoric communities.

Group of barrows at Annan Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1464139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of barrows at Annan Road?

The Group of barrows at Annan Road is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1464139.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of barrows at Annan Road?

Group of barrows at Annan Road 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 1464139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of barrows at Annan Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall (3.1 km), Berechurch Dyke: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum (4 km), Remains of St Peter's Church, 460m south of Church Farm (5.6 km).

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