Stool Baulk

England
List entry 1005513
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stool Baulk is a Neolithic long barrow located in Hertfordshire, England. The monument consists of an elongated earthwork typical of the Neolithic period, dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE, and represents one of the numerous chambered or unchambered long barrows constructed across southern Britain during the early farming period. The site has been subject to archaeological investigation and examination, which has contributed to understanding of Neolithic funerary and settlement practices in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, Stool Baulk remains an important element of Hertfordshire's prehistoric archaeological landscape.

Stool Baulk is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005513. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stool Baulk?

Stool Baulk is a Neolithic long barrow located in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005513.

Who is responsible for protecting Stool Baulk?

Stool Baulk 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 1005513.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stool Baulk?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 210m long section immediately north west of Woodcock Hill (4.3 km), Marlin Chapel Farm moated site (5.1 km), Large multivallate hillfort known as Cholesbury Camp (5.5 km).

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