Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills

Two Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills

England
List entry 1008053
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills is a pair of earthwork monuments located in Surrey, England, dating to the early medieval Saxon period. These tumuli represent evidence of early Saxon funerary practice and settlement activity in the region during the centuries following the Anglo-Saxon migration into Britain. The mounds survive as earthwork features in the landscape, preserving archaeological remains that contribute to understanding of Saxon burial customs and social organisation. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance for the study of early medieval Surrey and Anglo-Saxon archaeology in southern England.

Two Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008053. View the official record →

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What is Two Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills?

Two Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills is a pair of earthwork monuments located in Surrey, England, dating to the early medieval Saxon period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008053.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills?

Two Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills 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 1008053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three quadrangular earthworks on Banstead Heath (5.7 km), Roman villa north of Sandlands Grove (5.7 km), The Mound, Walton Place (6.3 km).

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