Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 380m south west of Santon House

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Santon House

England
List entry 1015265
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Santon House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Suffolk, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a form of funerary monument characterised by a simple hemispherical or bowl-shaped mound constructed over a central burial or burials. Such barrows represent some of the earliest monumental expressions of ritual burial in Britain, with examples dating from the Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age. The site's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of early funerary practices and settlement patterns in East Anglia.

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Santon House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015265. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 380m south west of Santon House?

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Santon House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015265.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 380m south west of Santon House?

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Santon House 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 1015265.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 380m south west of Santon House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments (5.6 km), Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south (5.9 km), Site of Saxon town: primary school grounds, Hilary Road (6 km).

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