Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath

Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath

England
List entry 1004002
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Norfolk. The site comprises a long barrow of Neolithic date alongside several round barrows of Bronze Age origin, representing successive periods of funerary practice across more than a thousand years. The monuments are characteristic of Norfolk's substantial prehistoric burial tradition and demonstrate the continued ritual importance of the Broome Heath locality through the prehistoric period. The earthworks survive as landscape features that contribute to understanding Bronze Age and earlier burial customs in East Anglia.

Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004002. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath?

Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004002.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath?

Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath 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 1004002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount (4.1 km), Moated site of Flixton Priory (5.8 km), Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange (6.2 km).

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