Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow known as Hill of Peace, 290m north west of Gatehouse Farm

Bowl barrow known as Hill of Peace, 290m north west of Gatehouse Farm

England
List entry 1019332
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hill of Peace is a bowl barrow situated approximately 290 metres north-west of Gatehouse Farm in Norfolk. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a typical example of the round barrow tradition of burial and commemoration practised during this period. Bowl barrows of this type consist of a mound of earth constructed over a central burial, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as enduring markers of high-status individuals within Bronze Age communities. The site is registered on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1019332, reflecting its archaeological importance as a surviving example of prehistoric monumental architecture in Norfolk.

Bowl barrow known as Hill of Peace, 290m north west of Gatehouse Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019332. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow known as Hill of Peace, 290m north west of Gatehouse Farm?

Hill of Peace is a bowl barrow situated approximately 290 metres north-west of Gatehouse Farm in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019332.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow known as Hill of Peace, 290m north west of Gatehouse Farm?

Bowl barrow known as Hill of Peace, 290m north west of Gatehouse 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 1019332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow known as Hill of Peace, 290m north west of Gatehouse Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe (1.1 km), Moated site at Gayton Hall (1.2 km), Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common (2.4 km).

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