Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs

Group of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs

England
List entry 1003972
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Group of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises multiple burial mounds situated on the open heathland of Weasenham Lyngs, typical of the scattered funerary landscapes characteristic of Norfolk's Bronze Age archaeological record. The barrows represent the burial practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric communities occupying the region during the Bronze Age period. This monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and land use in East Anglia.

Group of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003972. View the official record →

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What is Group of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs?

The Group of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003972.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs?

Group of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs 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 1003972.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 750m north west of Lodge Farm (0.4 km), Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation (0.5 km), Bowl barrow in The Belt, 1.1km north west of High House Farm (0.9 km).

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