Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, 290m east of St Bartholomew's Church

Roman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, 290m east of St Bartholomew's Church

England
List entry 1018973
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, located 290 metres east of St Bartholomew's Church in Huntingdonshire, is a burial monument of Roman period date. The earthwork survives as a substantial mound positioned in proximity to the Roman road of Ermine Street, which connected London to Lincoln and formed a significant communication artery of Roman Britain. Such barrows represent the funerary practices of Romano-British populations, indicating the continuation and adaptation of burial traditions during the Roman occupation. The monument's survival as a recognisable earthwork demonstrates its substantial original construction and enduring archaeological significance within the landscape of Roman Huntingdonshire.

Roman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, 290m east of St Bartholomew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018973. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, 290m east of St Bartholomew's Church?

The Roman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, located 290 metres east of St Bartholomew's Church in Huntingdonshire, is a burial monument of Roman period date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018973.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, 290m east of St Bartholomew's Church?

Roman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, 290m east of St Bartholomew's Church 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 1018973.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman barrow adjacent to Ermine Street, 290m east of St Bartholomew's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman barrow 450m south west of Stukeley Park (0.2 km), Earthwork on Mill Common (3.3 km), The Nuns' Bridge, Hinchingbrook (3.5 km).

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