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Troston Mount is a Bronze Age bowl barrow in Suffolk, England, that has served multiple functions across different historical periods. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork mound, characteristic of burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age, when such features were used to mark the graves of prominent community members. In addition to its original funerary purpose, the site was later utilised as a moot or assembly place, reflecting its continued importance as a landmark and meeting location during the medieval period. The dual use of the site demonstrates how prehistoric monuments often retained significance and were repurposed by successive communities throughout history.
Bowl barrow and moot known as Troston Mount is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017790. View the official record →
Troston Mount is a Bronze Age bowl barrow in Suffolk, England, that has served multiple functions across different historical periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017790.
Bowl barrow and moot known as Troston Mount 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 1017790.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows on Troston Heath, one known as Black Hill (1 km), Three bowl barrows and a ring ditch 850m and 750m north east of Neville House Farm (3.4 km), Bowl barrow known as Traveller's Hill tumulus (5.5 km).
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