Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Lowster Hill

Bowl barrow on Lowster Hill

England
List entry 1003931
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Lowster Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Norfolk, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important survival of prehistoric burial practice in the Norfolk landscape. The barrow's preservation contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary customs in East Anglia.

Bowl barrow on Lowster Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003931. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Lowster Hill?

Bowl barrow on Lowster Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003931.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Lowster Hill?

Bowl barrow on Lowster Hill 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 1003931.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Lowster Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl Barrow at Mill Hill (0.7 km), Moated site N of Reed Fen (1.3 km), Moated site and part of the Medieval settlement of Tottington, south-west of St Andrew's Church (1.6 km).

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