Scheduled MonumentsEnglandYoungsbury Roman barrows

Youngsbury Roman barrows

England
List entry 1018271
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Youngsbury Roman barrows is a group of burial monuments located in Hertfordshire, England, dating to the Roman period. The site comprises multiple barrows that reflect Roman burial practices and funerary traditions of the province of Britannia. These earthworks represent an important archaeological record of Romano-British settlement and ritual practices in the region during the Roman occupation of Britain. The barrows form part of the broader landscape of Roman funerary evidence in Hertfordshire, contributing to understanding of how Roman and native traditions may have interacted in burial customs during this period.

Youngsbury Roman barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018271. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Youngsbury Roman barrows?

Youngsbury Roman barrows is a group of burial monuments located in Hertfordshire, England, dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018271.

Who is responsible for protecting Youngsbury Roman barrows?

Youngsbury Roman barrows 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 1018271.

What other scheduled monuments are near Youngsbury Roman barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Easneye Wood, 110m south-east of Dairy Farm (4.2 km), Bowl barrow near Gallows Plain (5.3 km), Iron Age cemetery, Trinity Road, Hertford Heath (6.7 km).

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