Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of barrows in Weasenham Plantation

Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation

England
List entry 1003971
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises multiple burial mounds situated within woodland, representing a characteristic form of funerary practice from the second and early first millennia BC. Such barrow groups typically served as focal points for communities across several generations, with successive burials and ritual activities marking the landscape. The monument's survival within the plantation setting has preserved the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in Norfolk.

Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003971. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation?

The Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003971.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation?

Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation 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 1003971.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs (0.5 km), Bowl barrow 750m north west of Lodge Farm (0.9 km), Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1km north west of High House Farm (1.3 km).

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