Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Wicken Covert, 100m south east of Highfield House

Bowl barrow in Wicken Covert, 100m south east of Highfield House

England
List entry 1020783
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Wicken Covert is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately 100 metres south-east of Highfield House in Norfolk. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices, with a roughly circular bowl-shaped profile that gives the monument type its name. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials and served as focal points for ritual activity within their contemporary landscapes. The monument represents an important element of Norfolk's Bronze Age archaeological heritage and remains designated for its historical and archaeological significance.

Bowl barrow in Wicken Covert, 100m south east of Highfield House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020783. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Wicken Covert, 100m south east of Highfield House?

Bowl barrow in Wicken Covert is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately 100 metres south-east of Highfield House in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020783.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Wicken Covert, 100m south east of Highfield House?

Bowl barrow in Wicken Covert, 100m south east of Highfield House 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 1020783.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Wicken Covert, 100m south east of Highfield House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coxford Priory (2 km), Broomsthorpe Deserted Medieval Village (2.5 km), Two bowl barrows on West Rudham Common, 1300m east of the Grange (5.1 km).

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