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Taplow Court is a site of considerable archaeological significance encompassing a Saxon barrow, church remains, and cemeteries within the grounds of an ancient monument in Buckinghamshire. The barrow, dating to the early Saxon period, represents an important example of high-status burial practice and has yielded significant grave goods indicative of elite occupation in the region. The site incorporates the remains of an early church and associated burial grounds that developed in successive phases, reflecting the Christian reorganisation of this landscape during the Anglo-Saxon period. The concentration of burials and religious structures at Taplow demonstrates the enduring importance of this location as a centre of authority and sacred space from the pagan Saxon period through the early medieval Christian era.
Saxon barrow, church and cemeteries in the old churchyard at Taplow Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014781. View the official record →
Taplow Court is a site of considerable archaeological significance encompassing a Saxon barrow, church remains, and cemeteries within the grounds of an ancient monument in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014781.
Saxon barrow, church and cemeteries in the old churchyard at Taplow Court 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 1014781.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mesolithic site, Moor Farm, Holyport, Bray Wick (3.5 km), Moated site at Cippenham Court (5.2 km), East Burnham animal pound (5.2 km).
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