Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow known as How Hill, east of Heronfield Belt

Bowl barrow known as How Hill, east of Heronfield Belt

England
List entry 1017795
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

How Hill is a bowl barrow situated east of Heronfield Belt in Suffolk, England. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a common form of burial mound constructed during the second millennium BCE. Bowl barrows of this type typically consist of a central burial chamber covered by an earthen mound, and served as repositories for cremated or inhumed human remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The survival of How Hill as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practices in East Anglia.

Bowl barrow known as How Hill, east of Heronfield Belt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017795. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow known as How Hill, east of Heronfield Belt?

How Hill is a bowl barrow situated east of Heronfield Belt in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017795.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow known as How Hill, east of Heronfield Belt?

Bowl barrow known as How Hill, east of Heronfield Belt 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 1017795.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow known as How Hill, east of Heronfield Belt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Civil War sconce near Farthing Bridge (3.9 km), Black Ditches (4 km), Roman villa SW of Weatherhill Farm (5 km).

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