Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Aldringham Common, 300m east of Stone House

Bowl barrow on Aldringham Common, 300m east of Stone House

England
List entry 1011440
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Aldringham Common, 300m east of Stone House, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Suffolk. The barrow consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, constructed to cover and protect inhumation or cremation burials within its central area. The monument represents the significant archaeological heritage of the Suffolk heathlands, where such barrows are distributed across the landscape as evidence of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity. As a scheduled ancient monument, the bowl barrow maintains archaeological potential for future investigation into Bronze Age burial practices and social organisation in eastern England.

Bowl barrow on Aldringham Common, 300m east of Stone House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011440. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Aldringham Common, 300m east of Stone House?

Bowl barrow on Aldringham Common, 300m east of Stone House, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011440.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Aldringham Common, 300m east of Stone House?

Bowl barrow on Aldringham Common, 300m east of Stone 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 1011440.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Aldringham Common, 300m east of Stone House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows in Square Plantation (0.9 km), Two bowl barrows on Aldringham Green (1.4 km), Leiston Abbey (second site) and moated site (3.6 km).

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