Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 750m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath

Bowl barrow 750m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath

England
List entry 1011341
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 750m south west of Redhouse Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a barrow cemetery situated on Levington Heath in Suffolk. The barrow is a bowl-shaped earthwork, a common burial monument type of the Bronze Age period, and represents evidence of ritual and funerary practice in prehistoric East Anglia. Its placement within a barrow cemetery indicates a focal point for burial activity and demonstrates the established use of this landscape for ceremonial purposes during the Bronze Age. The monument is now a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance to the archaeological record and heritage value.

Bowl barrow 750m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011341. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 750m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath?

Bowl barrow 750m south west of Redhouse Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a barrow cemetery situated on Levington Heath in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011341.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 750m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath?

Bowl barrow 750m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath 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 1011341.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 750m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martello tower (M) (6.1 km), Shotley Battery and subterranean air raid shelters (6.3 km), Martello tower (L) (6.6 km).

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