Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 770m north west of Field Barn

Bowl barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 770m north west of Field Barn

England
List entry 1015260
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 770m north west of Field Barn, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Norfolk, England. The monument comprises a simple circular mound structure characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form in prehistoric Britain. Such barrows typically date to the Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age and served as burial places, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The survival of this example within plantation woodland demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age funerary landscape elements in Norfolk, though the monument's precise date and original archaeological contents remain to be fully documented through formal investigation.

Bowl barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 770m north west of Field Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 770m north west of Field Barn?

Bowl barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 770m north west of Field Barn, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015260.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 770m north west of Field Barn?

Bowl barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 770m 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 1015260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 770m north west of Field Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman building E of Fengate Farm (3.7 km), Leylands Farm Romano-British site, Hockwold (4.6 km), Middle Saxon occupation on Chequer Meadow (4.9 km).

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