Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Rushford Heath 180m west of Peddar's Way

Bowl barrow on Rushford Heath 180m west of Peddar's Way

England
List entry 1018098
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Rushford Heath is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located 180 metres west of Peddar's Way in Suffolk. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a type of round barrow common across eastern England during the prehistoric period. Bowl barrows typically functioned as communal or individual burial sites, with soil and chalk formed into a simple dome or bowl-shaped mound over interred remains. The Rushford Heath example represents an important element of the prehistoric funerary landscape of Norfolk and Suffolk, preserving evidence of early settlement patterns and burial practices in East Anglia.

Bowl barrow on Rushford Heath 180m west of Peddar's Way is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018098. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Rushford Heath 180m west of Peddar's Way?

Bowl barrow on Rushford Heath is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located 180 metres west of Peddar's Way in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018098.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Rushford Heath 180m west of Peddar's Way?

Bowl barrow on Rushford Heath 180m west of Peddar's Way 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 1018098.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Rushford Heath 180m west of Peddar's Way?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Hut Hill, Knettishall Heath (1.5 km), Rushford Bridge See also SUFFOLK 242 (1.7 km), Rushford Bridge See also NORFOLK 85 (1.7 km).

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