Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 525m SSE of Fourwinds

Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 525m SSE of Fourwinds

England
List entry 1017577
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument situated approximately 525 metres south-south-east of Fourwinds in Suffolk. The barrow is a rounded earthwork of typical bowl form, a common funerary structure from prehistoric Britain. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial sites and represent significant ritual and settlement activity during the early prehistoric period. The site remains a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding early land use and burial practice in East Anglia.

Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 525m SSE of Fourwinds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017577. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 525m SSE of Fourwinds?

Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument situated approximately 525 metres south-south-east of Fourwinds in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017577.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 525m SSE of Fourwinds?

Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 525m SSE of Fourwinds 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 1017577.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 525m SSE of Fourwinds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 950m north west of Heath Cottages (0.9 km), Bowl barrow on Iken Heath, 620m north of Fazeboons (2.3 km), Bowl barrow in Tunstall Forest, 1300m south of Heath Cottages (2.5 km).

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