Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of tumuli on Sparrow Hill

Group of tumuli on Sparrow Hill

England
List entry 1004037
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of tumuli on Sparrow Hill is a prehistoric burial monument located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises a cluster of barrows, which are characteristic earthwork burial mounds dating to the Bronze Age. Such tumuli represent significant evidence of funerary practices and settlement patterns in prehistoric East Anglia, reflecting the ritual and social organization of Bronze Age communities. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for understanding the ceremonial landscape and burial traditions of this period in Norfolk.

Group of tumuli on Sparrow Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004037. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of tumuli on Sparrow Hill?

The Group of tumuli on Sparrow Hill is a prehistoric burial monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004037.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of tumuli on Sparrow Hill?

Group of tumuli on Sparrow Hill 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 1004037.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of tumuli on Sparrow Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl Barrow at Mill Hill (1.4 km), Moated site N of Reed Fen (2 km), Bowl Barrow 377m north-east of Waterhouse Lodge (2.1 km).

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