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 is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 1.1 kilometres north-west of High House Farm in Norfolk. The monument takes the form of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this period characteristically feature a raised central mound surrounded by a ditch, serving as the burial place for cremated or inhumed remains alongside grave goods. This example represents an important survival of Norfolk's prehistoric funerary archaeology and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1020210.

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 is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 1.1 kilometres north-west of High House Farm 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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