Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHey Hill: a Roman barrow 260m south west of Lord's Bridge

Hey Hill: a Roman barrow 260m south west of Lord's Bridge

England
List entry 1018971
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hey Hill is a Roman barrow situated approximately 260 metres south-west of Lord's Bridge in Cambridgeshire. The monument dates to the Roman period and represents a burial mound of that era, reflecting the funerary practices employed during Roman occupation of Britain. The barrow survives as an upstanding earthwork, though its physical condition and dimensions reflect the passage of nearly two millennia. Such Roman barrows, whether constructed for Romano-British or military personnel, constitute important archaeological evidence for settlement patterns and burial customs during the Romano-British period in the region.

Hey Hill: a Roman barrow 260m south west of Lord's Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018971. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hey Hill: a Roman barrow 260m south west of Lord's Bridge?

Hey Hill is a Roman barrow situated approximately 260 metres south-west of Lord's Bridge in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018971.

Who is responsible for protecting Hey Hill: a Roman barrow 260m south west of Lord's Bridge?

Hey Hill: a Roman barrow 260m south west of Lord's Bridge 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 1018971.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hey Hill: a Roman barrow 260m south west of Lord's Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site at Manor Farm (5 km), Roman site N of Brown Spinney (6.2 km), Dovecote at Home Farm (6.6 km).

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