Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 580m north east of The Lodge, Brandon

Bowl barrow 580m north east of The Lodge, Brandon

England
List entry 1016256
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 580m north east of The Lodge, Brandon is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Suffolk. The monument comprises a roughly circular earthwork typical of the bowl barrow form, which represents one of the most common funerary monuments of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows functioned as burial grounds for high-status individuals or community groups and are characteristic features of the prehistoric landscape in East Anglia. This particular example contributes to the archaeological record of mortuary practices and settlement patterns in Bronze Age Suffolk.

Bowl barrow 580m north east of The Lodge, Brandon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 580m north east of The Lodge, Brandon?

Bowl barrow 580m north east of The Lodge, Brandon is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016256.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 580m north east of The Lodge, Brandon?

Bowl barrow 580m north east of The Lodge, Brandon 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 1016256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 580m north east of The Lodge, Brandon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Downham High Warren (2.2 km), Thetford Warren Lodge (4.5 km), Red Castle medieval ringwork, church and Saxon settlement remains (6.8 km).

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