Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDisc barrow on Litcham Common, 250m south west of Bridge Farm

Disc barrow on Litcham Common, 250m south west of Bridge Farm

England
List entry 1021132
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Disc barrow on Litcham Common is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Norfolk, approximately 250 metres south west of Bridge Farm. The barrow takes the form of a low mound surrounded by a ditch, characteristic of disc barrow construction, a monument type typically dating to the Bronze Age period. The site represents an important element of the prehistoric burial landscape of Norfolk and contributes to understanding of funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region during the Bronze Age.

Disc barrow on Litcham Common, 250m south west of Bridge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Disc barrow on Litcham Common, 250m south west of Bridge Farm?

Disc barrow on Litcham Common is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Norfolk, approximately 250 metres south west of Bridge Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021132.

Who is responsible for protecting Disc barrow on Litcham Common, 250m south west of Bridge Farm?

Disc barrow on Litcham Common, 250m south west of Bridge 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 1021132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disc barrow on Litcham Common, 250m south west of Bridge Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Great Wood, 400m north of Lexham Hall (2.4 km), Devil's Dyke ('The Launditch') (3.4 km), Mileham Castle (3.5 km).

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