Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-Celtic temple complex at Wood Lane End, 280m SW of Woodwells Farm

Romano-Celtic temple complex at Wood Lane End, 280m SW of Woodwells Farm

England
List entry 1015490
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wood Lane End is a Romano-Celtic temple complex located near Woodwells Farm in Hertfordshire. The site comprises the remains of a Romano-Celtic sanctuary of Iron Age or Romano-British date, representing an important example of religious architecture from the later prehistoric and Romano-British periods in the region. The temple complex demonstrates the continuity and adaptation of Celtic religious practices during the Roman occupation of Britain, reflecting the syncretism characteristic of Romano-British religious culture. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the protection of national heritage legislation.

Romano-Celtic temple complex at Wood Lane End, 280m SW of Woodwells Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015490. View the official record →

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What is Romano-Celtic temple complex at Wood Lane End, 280m SW of Woodwells Farm?

Wood Lane End is a Romano-Celtic temple complex located near Woodwells Farm in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015490.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-Celtic temple complex at Wood Lane End, 280m SW of Woodwells Farm?

Romano-Celtic temple complex at Wood Lane End, 280m SW of Woodwells 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 1015490.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-Celtic temple complex at Wood Lane End, 280m SW of Woodwells Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement (4.1 km), Boxmoor House Roman villa (4.9 km), Dominican Priory (site of) (excluding inhabited parts) (5.5 km).

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