Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow and adjacent section of a boundary bank in Rendlesham Forest, 1400m west of Valley Farm

Bowl barrow and adjacent section of a boundary bank in Rendlesham Forest, 1400m west of Valley Farm

England
List entry 1017576
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow and adjacent section of a boundary bank in Rendlesham Forest, 1400m west of Valley Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a round barrow of characteristic bowl form, a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period, together with an adjacent length of boundary bank that may represent either a contemporary or later addition to the landscape. The barrow sits within Rendlesham Forest, an area rich in prehistoric archaeology. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and represents an important survival of Bronze Age burial practice in East Anglia.

Bowl barrow and adjacent section of a boundary bank in Rendlesham Forest, 1400m west of Valley Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017576. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow and adjacent section of a boundary bank in Rendlesham Forest, 1400m west of Valley Farm?

Bowl barrow and adjacent section of a boundary bank in Rendlesham Forest, 1400m west of Valley Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017576.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow and adjacent section of a boundary bank in Rendlesham Forest, 1400m west of Valley Farm?

Bowl barrow and adjacent section of a boundary bank in Rendlesham Forest, 1400m west of Valley Farm 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 1017576.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow and adjacent section of a boundary bank in Rendlesham Forest, 1400m west of Valley Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Rendlesham Forest, 1300m west of Valley Farm (0.2 km), Two bowl barrows in Rendlesham Forest, 285m north west of Manor Cottage (1 km), Five bowl barrows 490m and 500m north west of Bussock Barn (2.6 km).

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