Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Waldringfield Heath, 150m south of Heath Farm

Bowl barrow on Waldringfield Heath, 150m south of Heath Farm

England
List entry 1008506
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Waldringfield Heath is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 150 metres south of Heath Farm in Suffolk. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which represents one of the commonest forms of prehistoric burial monument in England. Such monuments typically date from the period between approximately 3000 and 1500 BC, serving as communal or individual burial places for members of prehistoric communities. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of early settlement and burial practices in the Suffolk landscape.

Bowl barrow on Waldringfield Heath, 150m south of Heath Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008506. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Waldringfield Heath, 150m south of Heath Farm?

Bowl barrow on Waldringfield Heath is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 150 metres south of Heath Farm in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008506.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Waldringfield Heath, 150m south of Heath Farm?

Bowl barrow on Waldringfield Heath, 150m south of Heath Farm 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 1008506.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Waldringfield Heath, 150m south of Heath Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows and a ring ditch, 700m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath. (4.7 km), Bowl barrow 900m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 980m south west of Redhouse Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on Levington Heath (4.8 km).

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