Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 900m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath

Bowl barrow 900m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath

England
List entry 1011342
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 900m south west of Redhouse Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath in Suffolk. The monument comprises a roughly circular earthwork typical of bowl barrow form, constructed as a burial mound during the Bronze Age period. It is situated within a wider landscape of prehistoric ritual and funerary activity represented by the barrow cemetery of which it forms a constituent element. The site is designated as a nationally important heritage asset in recognition of its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in East Anglia.

Bowl barrow 900m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 900m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath?

Bowl barrow 900m south west of Redhouse Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011342.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 900m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath?

Bowl barrow 900m 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 1011342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 900m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martello tower (M) (6.4 km), Shotley Battery and subterranean air raid shelters (6.6 km), Martello tower (L) (6.9 km).

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