Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTower Hill West

Tower Hill West

England
List entry 1001980
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tower Hill West is a prehistoric barrow located in Middlesex, England. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents one of the burial mounds that once dotted the landscape of the Thames Valley. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding funerary practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric communities in the London region. Though subject to considerable degradation over time, the barrow remains a scheduled monument of importance to the archaeological record of Middlesex.

Tower Hill West is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001980. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tower Hill West?

Tower Hill West is a prehistoric barrow located in Middlesex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001980.

Who is responsible for protecting Tower Hill West?

Tower Hill West 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 1001980.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tower Hill West?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abbey buildings, Bermondsey (1.3 km), The Jewel Tower (3.5 km), Tudor naval storehouse at Convoys Wharf (4.4 km).

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