Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange

Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange

England
List entry 1013375
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Norfolk, England, approximately 1380 metres south east of the Grange. The monument comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type dating to the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically served as burial places for high-status individuals and their grave goods, reflecting the social hierarchies and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities. The site's survival and scheduled protection indicate its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in Norfolk.

Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013375. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange?

Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Norfolk, England, approximately 1380 metres south east of the Grange. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013375.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange?

Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange 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 1013375.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa one mile (1600m) E of village (2.5 km), Two bowl barrows on Massingham Common: 900m and 930m south west of Field Barn (5.1 km), Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation (5.2 km).

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