Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork on Broome Heath

Earthwork on Broome Heath

England
List entry 1003970
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork on Broome Heath is a prehistoric monument consisting of a series of Bronze Age barrows and associated earthworks located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises multiple burial mounds of varying sizes scattered across the heath, representing funerary activity during the Bronze Age period. The earthworks remain visible as low relief features across the landscape, though their form has been subject to erosion and modification over millennia. The monument is significant as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in Norfolk, and forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of Broome Heath, which contains other prehistoric remains.

Earthwork on Broome Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003970. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork on Broome Heath?

Earthwork on Broome Heath is a prehistoric monument consisting of a series of Bronze Age barrows and associated earthworks located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003970.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork on Broome Heath?

Earthwork on Broome Heath 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 1003970.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork on Broome Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount (4.2 km), Moated site of Flixton Priory (5.6 km), Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange (6 km).

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