High Banks

England
List entry 1004038
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

High Banks is a Bronze Age barrow located in Norfolk, England. The monument consists of an earthen mound that represents a funerary structure characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such burial mounds were constructed across much of lowland Britain. The site's survival as a recognisable earthwork demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes in the Norfolk landscape, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in eastern England.

High Banks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004038. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Banks?

High Banks is a Bronze Age barrow located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004038.

Who is responsible for protecting High Banks?

High Banks 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 1004038.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Banks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of tumuli on Sparrow Hill (7.1 km), Village cross, 70m north west of the Holy Cross Church (7.2 km), Bowl barrow on Lowster Hill (7.8 km).

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