Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHarrold Round House

Harrold Round House

England
List entry 1004604
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Harrold Round House is a prehistoric circular earthwork located near the village of Harrold in Bedfordshire. The monument comprises a roughly circular bank and ditch enclosure of Neolithic or Bronze Age date, representing one of several such ritual or defensive structures recorded in the region. The earthwork survives as an upstanding feature in the modern landscape, though its original dimensions and internal features have been subject to erosion and agricultural activity over millennia. Such round houses and circular enclosures from this period reflect the settlement patterns and social organisation of early prehistoric communities in central England.

Harrold Round House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004604. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harrold Round House?

Harrold Round House is a prehistoric circular earthwork located near the village of Harrold in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004604.

Who is responsible for protecting Harrold Round House?

Harrold Round House 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 1004604.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harrold Round House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and associated enclosure at Uphoe Manor Farm 700m east of Lavendon Church. (4.2 km), Turvey Bridge (4.6 km), Stevington village cross (5.2 km).

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