Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of two barrows on Chipperfield Common

One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common

England
List entry 1012405
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hertfordshire. The barrow forms part of a pair of prehistoric monuments situated on the common, representing funerary practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as enduring markers of elite or community status within the landscape. The monument's survival on Chipperfield Common demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age archaeological features in the English countryside, despite subsequent agricultural and residential development in the region.

One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012405. View the official record →

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What is One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common?

One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012405.

Who is responsible for protecting One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common?

One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common 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 1012405.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common (0.1 km), Royal Palace (site of) (2.3 km), Dominican Priory (site of) (excluding inhabited parts) (2.3 km).

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