Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEast Low Hill tumulus

East Low Hill tumulus

England
List entry 1002974
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Low Hill is a Bronze Age barrow situated in Suffolk, England. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and represents the funerary practices of prehistoric communities during the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the archaeological record documenting burial customs and settlement patterns in East Anglia during the second millennium BCE. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes across the Suffolk region.

East Low Hill tumulus is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002974. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Low Hill tumulus?

East Low Hill is a Bronze Age barrow situated in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002974.

Who is responsible for protecting East Low Hill tumulus?

East Low Hill tumulus 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 1002974.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Low Hill tumulus?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman building SW of Lake Farm (0.4 km), Pumphouse in centre of village (0.8 km), Moated site, formerly the site of Rushbrooke Hall, 400m south west of Poplar Meadow (1.1 km).

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