Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVerulamium, Prae Wood settlement

Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement

England
List entry 1003518
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement is an Iron Age settlement located near St Albans in Hertfordshire, England. The site represents an important phase of pre-Roman settlement in southern Britain, dating to the late Iron Age period before the Roman conquest. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of occupation and domestic activity across the settlement area, contributing to understanding of late Iron Age settlement patterns and economy in the region. The remains survive largely as buried archaeological deposits beneath the modern landscape.

Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003518. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement?

Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement is an Iron Age settlement located near St Albans in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003518.

Who is responsible for protecting Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement?

Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement 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 1003518.

What other scheduled monuments are near Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city (1.7 km), St Albans Abbey, site of conventual buildings (2 km), St Albans Abbey Gatehouse (2.2 km).

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