Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHigh Street Green Roman barrow

High Street Green Roman barrow

England
List entry 1015578
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

High Street Green Roman barrow is a burial mound of Roman date located in Hertfordshire, England. The monument represents a form of interment practice employed during the Romano-British period, when such earthen barrows served as markers and receptacles for the deceased. The barrow survives as an identifiable earthwork feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of Roman funerary custom in the region. Such monuments contribute to understanding settlement patterns and burial practices during the Roman occupation of Britain.

High Street Green Roman barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015578. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Street Green Roman barrow?

High Street Green Roman barrow is a burial mound of Roman date located in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015578.

Who is responsible for protecting High Street Green Roman barrow?

High Street Green Roman barrow 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 1015578.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Street Green Roman barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bacon's House, Gorhambury (4 km), Boxmoor House Roman villa (4.3 km), Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement (5.3 km).

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