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 Bronze Age barrow located in Middlesex, England. The monument consists of a burial mound that represents an important example of Bronze Age funerary practice in the London region. It survives as an earthwork, though like many such monuments it has been subject to degradation and development pressures over the centuries. The site's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary custom in what is now the urban London area.

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 Bronze Age 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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