Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age cemetery, Trinity Road, Hertford Heath

Iron Age cemetery, Trinity Road, Hertford Heath

England
List entry 1005248
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Iron Age cemetery at Trinity Road, Hertford Heath is an ancient burial ground dating to the Iron Age period. The site comprises inhumation burials arranged within a defined cemetery space, reflecting the funerary practices of Iron Age communities in Hertfordshire. Excavations have revealed deposits consistent with Iron Age settlement patterns in the region, contributing to understanding of local population distribution and burial customs during this period. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, recognising its archaeological significance for Iron Age studies in the wider landscape of Essex and Hertfordshire.

Iron Age cemetery, Trinity Road, Hertford Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005248. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Age cemetery, Trinity Road, Hertford Heath?

Iron Age cemetery at Trinity Road, Hertford Heath is an ancient burial ground dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005248.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age cemetery, Trinity Road, Hertford Heath?

Iron Age cemetery, Trinity Road, Hertford Heath 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 1005248.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age cemetery, Trinity Road, Hertford Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hoddesdon Park Wood moated site, Hoddesdon (3.2 km), Motte castle south of Cock Lane (3.5 km), Stocking Lane moated site (5 km).

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