Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath

Two bowl barrows: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath

England
List entry 1010432
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows is a pair of Bronze Age burial mounds forming part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath in Hertfordshire. Bowl barrows represent one of the simplest and most common forms of Bronze Age funerary monument, consisting of a low mound of earth and stone with a central burial pit. The Therfield Heath cemetery comprises multiple barrows of varying sizes, reflecting the use of the site as a burial ground over an extended period during the Bronze Age. These monuments represent important evidence of prehistoric ritual practice and social organisation in the region.

Two bowl barrows: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010432. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath?

Two bowl barrows is a pair of Bronze Age burial mounds forming part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010432.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath?

Two bowl barrows: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath 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 1010432.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows: part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, Goodfellows. (4.2 km), Double moat and fishpond, Queenbury (4.4 km), Reed Hall moated site, Reed (4.7 km).

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