Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 1300m south of Heath Cottages

Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 1300m south of Heath Cottages

England
List entry 1011438
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 1300 metres south of Heath Cottages in Suffolk. The monument comprises a circular earthwork of typical bowl barrow form, representing a funerary structure of the second or early first millennium BCE. Such barrows served as burial monuments for individuals of significance within Bronze Age communities and are commonly found across East Anglia, where they survive as substantial archaeological features. The site is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its importance to understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in Suffolk.

Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 1300m south of Heath Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011438. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 1300m south of Heath Cottages?

Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 1300 metres south of Heath Cottages in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011438.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 1300m south of Heath Cottages?

Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 1300m south of Heath Cottages 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 1011438.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 1300m south of Heath Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 900m west of Blacklands Farm (1.1 km), Bowl barrow on Iken Heath, 620m north of Fazeboons (1.8 km), Cumberland's Mount medieval earthwork in Staverton Park (4.4 km).

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