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 Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises multiple barrow mounds, including both long barrows characteristic of the Neolithic period and round barrows typical of the Bronze Age, representing successive phases of ritual burial practice across several millennia. These earthworks, now largely under heathland vegetation, form an important archaeological landscape that documents changing patterns of mortuary behaviour and settlement in prehistoric Norfolk. The monument group is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and represents a significant concentration of funerary monuments from the region's prehistoric heritage.

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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What is Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath?

Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath is a Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Norfolk, England. 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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