Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRothamsted Romano-British cemetery

Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery

England
List entry 1018377
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery is a burial site located in Hertfordshire that dates to the Romano-British period. The cemetery represents an important archaeological record of burial practices during the Roman occupation and post-Roman transition in Britain. Excavations at the site have yielded evidence of inhumation burials and associated grave goods characteristic of Romano-British funerary customs. The site contributes to scholarly understanding of settlement patterns and cultural practices in Roman Hertfordshire, a region of significant Roman activity and infrastructure.

Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018377. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery?

Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery is a burial site located in Hertfordshire that dates to the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018377.

Who is responsible for protecting Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery?

Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery 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 1018377.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rothamsted Romano-British cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Devils Ditch (5.4 km), Bacon's House, Gorhambury (6.2 km), Verulamium, Bacons Mount (6.4 km).

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