Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow and pond barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 810m north west of Field Barn

Bowl barrow and pond barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 810m north west of Field Barn

England
List entry 1015261
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow and pond barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 810 metres north-west of Field Barn in Norfolk. The site comprises two distinct barrow forms: a bowl barrow, characterized by its simple mounded earthwork, and a pond barrow, which features a central mound surrounded by a ditch that often retains water. These monuments represent significant Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Norfolk, reflecting the ritual and commemorative practices of prehistoric communities. The survival of both barrow types at this location provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age funerary traditions in East Anglia.

Bowl barrow and pond barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 810m north west of Field Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015261. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow and pond barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 810m north west of Field Barn?

Bowl barrow and pond barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 810 metres north-west of Field Barn in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015261.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow and pond barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 810m north west of Field Barn?

Bowl barrow and pond barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 810m north west of Field Barn 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 1015261.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow and pond barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 810m north west of Field Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman building E of Fengate Farm (3.6 km), Leylands Farm Romano-British site, Hockwold (4.5 km), Middle Saxon occupation on Chequer Meadow (4.9 km).

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