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Lexden Tumulus is an Iron Age barrow located within the Camulodunum oppidum near Colchester, Essex, dating to the late Iron Age, probably the first century BCE. The monument comprises a substantial earthen mound associated with an elite cemetery, reflecting the high status of individuals buried at the site during the final pre-Roman period of British Iron Age settlement. The tumulus and its cemetery form part of the wider defensive and administrative complex of Camulodunum, one of Britain's most significant late Iron Age oppida. Excavations have recovered material culture including cremated remains and grave goods indicative of aristocratic burials, establishing the site's importance as a focal point for elite activity within this major Iron Age settlement.
Lexden Tumulus Iron Age barrow and associated cemetery area: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019967. View the official record →
Lexden Tumulus is an Iron Age barrow located within the Camulodunum oppidum near Colchester, Essex, dating to the late Iron Age, probably the first century BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019967.
Lexden Tumulus Iron Age barrow and associated cemetery area: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum 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 1019967.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kidman's Dyke North and Middle: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum (1.8 km), Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum (2.1 km), Gosbecks Iron Age and Romano-British site (3 km).
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