Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill Farm

Mersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill Farm

England
List entry 1019019
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mersea Mount is a Roman burial mound located at Barrow Hill Farm near Mersea Island in Essex. The monument represents a substantial earthwork of the Roman period, constructed as a funerary monument in a tradition that reflects both Roman and local burial practices. The mound survives as a prominent topographical feature in the landscape and has been recognised as a significant archaeological site of Roman date. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance as evidence of Roman settlement patterns and funerary customs in Roman Britain.

Mersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019019. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill Farm?

Mersea Mount is a Roman burial mound located at Barrow Hill Farm near Mersea Island in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019019.

Who is responsible for protecting Mersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill Farm?

Mersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill Farm 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 1019019.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman saltern 750m north west of Maydays Farm (1.1 km), Decoy pond 500m south of Waldegraves Farm (2 km), Roman round building (2.2 km).

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