Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge

Two Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge

England
List entry 1013959
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England
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History & significance

Two Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two burial mounds of Roman date located in Buckinghamshire. The barrows represent evidence of Romano-British funerary practice and settlement patterns in the region, dating to the Roman period when the area formed part of the wider Romano-British cultural landscape. The monuments survive as earthwork features and contribute to understanding of burial customs and land use during the Roman occupation of Britain. Their designation reflects their archaeological significance as rare surviving examples of Roman barrow monuments within the county.

Two Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013959. View the official record →

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What is Two Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge?

Two Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two burial mounds of Roman date located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013959.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge?

Two Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge 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 1013959.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thornborough Bridge (0.2 km), A slight univallate hillfort 600m south east of Home Farm (1.6 km), Norbury: a slight univallate hillfort immediately east of Padbury Mill (3.7 km).

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