Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBunn's Bank: section 130yds (120m) in length, SE of Walnut Tree Farm

Bunn's Bank: section 130yds (120m) in length, SE of Walnut Tree Farm

England
List entry 1003959
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bunn's Bank is an ancient monument located southeast of Walnut Tree Farm in Norfolk, England, comprising a linear earthwork approximately 120 metres in length. The monument represents a substantial bank formation, likely dating to the prehistoric or early medieval period, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. Such linear earthworks in Norfolk commonly served defensive, territorial, or boundary functions, though the specific purpose of this particular section remains to be definitively established. The monument is designated on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1003959, reflecting its archaeological importance as a surviving example of Norfolk's ancient landscape features.

Bunn's Bank: section 130yds (120m) in length, SE of Walnut Tree Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003959. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bunn's Bank: section 130yds (120m) in length, SE of Walnut Tree Farm?

Bunn's Bank is an ancient monument located southeast of Walnut Tree Farm in Norfolk, England, comprising a linear earthwork approximately 120 metres in length. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003959.

Who is responsible for protecting Bunn's Bank: section 130yds (120m) in length, SE of Walnut Tree Farm?

Bunn's Bank: section 130yds (120m) in length, SE of Walnut Tree 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 1003959.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bunn's Bank: section 130yds (120m) in length, SE of Walnut Tree Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and earthworks N of Stubley Farm (0.8 km), Bunn's Bank (1.5 km), Buckenham Priory and Castle site (3.7 km).

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