Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Great Wood, 400m north of Lexham Hall

Bowl barrow in Great Wood, 400m north of Lexham Hall

England
List entry 1021126
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Great Wood is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 400 metres north of Lexham Hall in Norfolk. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of funerary monument dating to the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows typically functioned as burial places, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents of this particular example are not clearly documented in accessible records. The barrow represents an important survival of prehistoric ritual and burial practice in Norfolk, contributing to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary customs in East Anglia.

Bowl barrow in Great Wood, 400m north of Lexham Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021126. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Great Wood, 400m north of Lexham Hall?

Bowl barrow in Great Wood is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 400 metres north of Lexham Hall in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021126.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Great Wood, 400m north of Lexham Hall?

Bowl barrow in Great Wood, 400m north of Lexham Hall 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 1021126.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Great Wood, 400m north of Lexham Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Disc barrow on Litcham Common, 250m south west of Bridge Farm (2.4 km), Moated site 230m and 110m north of All Saints Church (4 km), Mileham Castle (5.3 km).

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