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Six Hills

Roman burial mounds, c. 100 AD — Hertfordshire

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The Six Hills are a collection of Roman barrows situated alongside the old Great North Road on Six Hills Common in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. They are classed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and are protected by law. They form the largest surviving Roman barrow group in England. Beside their historical significance, they lend their name to an important thoroughfare in the town (Six Hills Way) and are a local landmark.

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Construction (approx.)

c. 100 A.D.

Damage by farmer

1750

Attempted road widening

c. 1820

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Burial and Funerary Structures

Burial Mounds
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United Kingdom

Coordinates

51.90° N, -0.20° E