Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman barrow and Bronze Age bowl barrow in Graffridge Wood, 250m east of Wintergreen Cottages

Roman barrow and Bronze Age bowl barrow in Graffridge Wood, 250m east of Wintergreen Cottages

England
List entry 1015486
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Graffridge Wood Barrow is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated in Hertfordshire, approximately 250 metres east of Wintergreen Cottages. The monument comprises an earthwork burial mound characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as prominent funerary monuments within the landscape. The site represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice in the region and contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in Hertfordshire. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a significant archaeological resource preserving evidence of ceremonial and mortuary practices from the second millennium before the present era.

Roman barrow and Bronze Age bowl barrow in Graffridge Wood, 250m east of Wintergreen Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015486. View the official record →

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What is Roman barrow and Bronze Age bowl barrow in Graffridge Wood, 250m east of Wintergreen Cottages?

Graffridge Wood Barrow is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated in Hertfordshire, approximately 250 metres east of Wintergreen Cottages. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015486.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman barrow and Bronze Age bowl barrow in Graffridge Wood, 250m east of Wintergreen Cottages?

Roman barrow and Bronze Age bowl barrow in Graffridge Wood, 250m east of Wintergreen Cottages 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 1015486.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman barrow and Bronze Age bowl barrow in Graffridge Wood, 250m east of Wintergreen Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow in Graffridge Wood, 400m south east of Keepers Cottage (0.3 km), Bridge at Hoo Park (2.7 km), The Six Hills Roman barrows (3.3 km).

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