Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman barrow, 438m south-west of Middle Park

Roman barrow, 438m south-west of Middle Park

England
List entry 1005167
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman barrow 438m south-west of Middle Park is a burial mound of Roman date located in Kent. The monument represents Romano-British funerary practice of the first to fourth centuries AD, a period during which such earthen mounds were constructed over cremated or inhumed remains as markers of status and commemoration. The site survives as an upstanding earthwork, preserving evidence of burial customs and settlement patterns in the Roman province of Britannia. Such barrows form an important archaeological record of the integration of Roman and native British burial traditions during the occupation period.

Roman barrow, 438m south-west of Middle Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005167. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman barrow, 438m south-west of Middle Park?

The Roman barrow 438m south-west of Middle Park is a burial mound of Roman date located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005167.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman barrow, 438m south-west of Middle Park?

Roman barrow, 438m south-west of Middle Park 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 1005167.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman barrow, 438m south-west of Middle Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge (8 km), Royal Military Canal, West Hythe Bridge to Scanlon's Bridge (8.1 km), St Mary's Church, West Hythe (8.1 km).

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