Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSaxon barrow, church and cemeteries in the old churchyard at Taplow Court

Saxon barrow, church and cemeteries in the old churchyard at Taplow Court

England
List entry 1014781
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Taplow is a Saxon barrow and burial ground of early medieval date located at Taplow Court in Buckinghamshire. The barrow itself represents a significant Anglo-Saxon burial monument, likely dating to the sixth or seventh century, and has yielded archaeological evidence of high-status interment practice characteristic of the early Saxon period. The site subsequently developed as a Christian burial ground with an associated church, demonstrating the transition from pagan to Christian funerary customs in Anglo-Saxon England. The barrow and adjacent churchyard remain important monuments for understanding the religious and social transformations that occurred during the conversion period in the region.

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Saxon barrow, church and cemeteries in the old churchyard at Taplow Court?

Taplow is a Saxon barrow and burial ground of early medieval date located at Taplow Court in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014781.

Who is responsible for protecting Saxon barrow, church and cemeteries in the old churchyard at Taplow Court?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Saxon barrow, church and cemeteries in the old churchyard at Taplow Court?

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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