Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows at Bygrave, 650m east of Park Wood

Two bowl barrows at Bygrave, 650m east of Park Wood

England
List entry 1009821
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows at Bygrave, located 650 metres east of Park Wood in Hertfordshire, is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument. Bowl barrows are simple earthen mounds constructed over burial deposits, representing a widespread burial practice in prehistoric Britain. The two examples at this location form part of the dispersed barrow landscape of the Hertfordshire chalk uplands, which saw concentrated funerary monument construction during the third and second millennia before Christ. The site's survival as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance to understanding prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practice in the English midlands.

Two bowl barrows at Bygrave, 650m east of Park Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009821. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows at Bygrave, 650m east of Park Wood?

Two bowl barrows at Bygrave, located 650 metres east of Park Wood in Hertfordshire, is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009821.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows at Bygrave, 650m east of Park Wood?

Two bowl barrows at Bygrave, 650m east of Park Wood 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 1009821.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows at Bygrave, 650m east of Park Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure and earthworks SE of Clothallbury House (4.2 km), Moated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green Farm (4.6 km), Henge 500m north west of Bush Wood (4.6 km).

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