Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at Hollow Heath

Bowl barrow at Hollow Heath

England
List entry 1431696
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at Hollow Heath is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Norfolk, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form across southern Britain during the third and second millennia before Christ. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods indicative of the deceased's status. The survival of this example contributes to understanding the prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices of Norfolk's early populations.

Bowl barrow at Hollow Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1431696. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at Hollow Heath?

Bowl barrow at Hollow Heath is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1431696.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at Hollow Heath?

Bowl barrow at Hollow 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 1431696.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at Hollow Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Tofts deserted village (6.1 km), Caston Hall, site of (6.2 km), Barrow group at Sturston, NE of Waterloo Farm (7.3 km).

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