Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Brickkiln Covert, Knettishall Heath

Bowl barrow in Brickkiln Covert, Knettishall Heath

England
List entry 1018673
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Brickkiln Covert, Knettishall Heath is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Suffolk, England. The barrow takes the form of a rounded earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary type across Neolithic and Bronze Age Britain. Located within Knettishall Heath, an area rich in prehistoric archaeological remains, the monument represents the ritual and burial practices of ancient communities occupying the East Anglian landscape during the Bronze Age period.

Bowl barrow in Brickkiln Covert, Knettishall Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018673. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Brickkiln Covert, Knettishall Heath?

Bowl barrow in Brickkiln Covert, Knettishall Heath is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018673.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Brickkiln Covert, Knettishall Heath?

Bowl barrow in Brickkiln Covert, Knettishall 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 1018673.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Brickkiln Covert, Knettishall Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Hut Hill, Knettishall Heath (0.7 km), Bowl barrow on Rushford Heath 180m west of Peddar's Way (2.1 km), Length of Roman road NE of Barningham Park (2.8 km).

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