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Two bowl barrows is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the round barrow cemetery on Therfield Heath in Hertfordshire. These earthen mounds represent the burial practices of prehistoric communities spanning from the Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age, with similar monuments across the site dating from approximately 4000 to 1500 BCE. The barrows are characteristic bowl-shaped structures created by heaping soil and stone over grave deposits, and their preservation within the heath cemetery provides important evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance and contribution to understanding funerary customs and social organisation during Britain's prehistoric periods.
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 →
Two bowl barrows is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument 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.
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.
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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