Camphill

England
List entry 1004035
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camphill is a Bronze Age barrow located in Norfolk, England. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the significant archaeological landscape of the Norfolk region, where such funerary monuments are characteristic features of later prehistoric settlement patterns. Like other barrows of its period, it represents the ritual and burial practices of Bronze Age communities and contributes to our understanding of social organisation and ceremonial activity during the second millennium before the present era.

Camphill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004035. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camphill?

Camphill is a Bronze Age barrow located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004035.

Who is responsible for protecting Camphill?

Camphill 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 1004035.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camphill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 190m south west of Crossgates Farm (3.5 km), Hangour Hill (4.4 km), Devil's Dyke, Beechamwell and Barton Bendish. Section 1km in length West of Smeeth Wood (4.5 km).

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