Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTumulus NW of East Donyland Hall

Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall

England
List entry 1002152
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Essex, England. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and represents one of the funerary monuments typical of the Bronze Age period, when such barrows were constructed across southern England as permanent markers for the dead and focal points for ritual activity. The site's survival into the present day, despite centuries of agricultural use of the surrounding landscape, testifies to its construction as a substantial earthwork. As a recorded heritage monument, it contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age funerary practice in the East Anglian region.

Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002152. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall?

Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002152.

Who is responsible for protecting Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall?

Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall 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 1002152.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tumulus NW of East Donyland Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Berechurch Dyke: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum (2.9 km), Remains of St Peter's Church, 460m south of Church Farm (3.9 km), Roman saltern 750m north west of Maydays Farm (5.7 km).

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