Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 500m south of Fearnhill School

Two bowl barrows 500m south of Fearnhill School

England
List entry 1017406
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 500m south of Fearnhill School is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Hertfordshire. The site comprises two round barrows of Bronze Age date, representing a common burial practice in which earthen mounds were raised over cremated or inhumed remains. Bowl barrows of this type are among the most characteristic monuments of the Bronze Age landscape in southern England, typically constructed between approximately 2000 and 1000 BC. The survival of these two examples contributes to the archaeological record of burial practices and settlement patterns in Hertfordshire during the Bronze Age period.

Two bowl barrows 500m south of Fearnhill School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017406. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows 500m south of Fearnhill School?

Two bowl barrows 500m south of Fearnhill School is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017406.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 500m south of Fearnhill School?

Two bowl barrows 500m south of Fearnhill School 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 1017406.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 500m south of Fearnhill School?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings (2.6 km), Great Wymondley Castle: a motte and bailey castle and associated manorial enclosure 20m east of St Mary's Church, Great Wymondley (3.5 km), Wymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head (3.9 km).

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