Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1km north west of High House Farm

Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1km north west of High House Farm

England
List entry 1020210
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1 km north west of High House Farm, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Norfolk. The site consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial monument type constructed during the Bronze Age across eastern England. Bowl barrows typically comprised a central grave or graves surrounded by a circular mound of earth, serving as prominent landmarks in the prehistoric landscape and indicating the social importance of the interred individuals. This monument represents the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Norfolk.

Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1km north west of High House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020210. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1km north west of High House Farm?

Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1 km north west of High House Farm, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020210.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1km north west of High House Farm?

Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1km north west of High House Farm 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 1020210.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1km north west of High House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 750m north west of Lodge Farm (1.2 km), Bowl barrow in Great Wood, 400m north of Lexham Hall (2.6 km), Disc barrow on Litcham Common, 250m south west of Bridge Farm (4 km).

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