Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on West Rudham Common, 1250m east of the Grange

Bowl barrow on West Rudham Common, 1250m east of the Grange

England
List entry 1010561
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on West Rudham Common is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 1250 metres east of the Grange in Norfolk. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrow form, a common funerary structure erected during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as burial places and represent an important category of prehistoric monumental architecture in Norfolk, reflecting the burial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England.

Bowl barrow on West Rudham Common, 1250m east of the Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010561. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on West Rudham Common, 1250m east of the Grange?

Bowl barrow on West Rudham Common is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 1250 metres east of the Grange in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010561.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on West Rudham Common, 1250m east of the Grange?

Bowl barrow on West Rudham Common, 1250m 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 1010561.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on West Rudham Common, 1250m east of the Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange (0.6 km), Bell barrow on West Rudham Common, 950m SSE of the Grange (1.8 km), Roman villa one mile (1600m) E of village (3 km).

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