Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow known as Blood Hill with associated remains of a boundary bank

Bowl barrow known as Blood Hill with associated remains of a boundary bank

England
List entry 1015255
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Blood Hill is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated in Norfolk, England, representing a burial monument of the second millennium BCE. The barrow itself forms a substantial earthwork mound characteristic of the period, whilst the associated boundary bank indicates later land division, possibly of medieval or post-medieval date. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument and contributes to understanding of Bronze Age burial practices and subsequent land management in the Norfolk landscape. Its preservation makes it an important archaeological resource for studying the continuity of land use across multiple periods.

Bowl barrow known as Blood Hill with associated remains of a boundary bank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015255. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow known as Blood Hill with associated remains of a boundary bank?

Blood Hill is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated in Norfolk, England, representing a burial monument of the second millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015255.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow known as Blood Hill with associated remains of a boundary bank?

Bowl barrow known as Blood Hill with associated remains of a boundary bank 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 1015255.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow known as Blood Hill with associated remains of a boundary bank?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bank and ditch NE of London Road (5.3 km), Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments (5.6 km), Site of St Ethelred's Church and adjoining area to south (5.8 km).

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