Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Portal Avenue

Bowl barrow in Portal Avenue

England
List entry 1008729
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Portal Avenue is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Suffolk, England. The barrow takes the form of a distinctive bowl-shaped mound, characteristic of burial structures constructed during the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice in East Anglia and contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary customs in the region.

Bowl barrow in Portal Avenue is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008729. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Portal Avenue?

Bowl barrow in Portal Avenue is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008729.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Portal Avenue?

Bowl barrow in Portal Avenue 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 1008729.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Portal Avenue?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Seven Hills Cottages, 720m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (5.2 km), Bowl barrow north of Hobbin's Belt, 900m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (5.2 km), Two bowl barrows in Hobbin's Belt, 820m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery (5.3 km).

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