Mickle Hill

England
List entry 1004041
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mickle Hill is a Bronze Age barrow located in Norfolk, England. The monument consists of a burial mound that represents a significant funerary structure from the prehistoric period, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practices in East Anglia. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the archaeological record documenting early metal-age settlement and ritual activity in the region. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age burial customs and the distribution of such monuments across Norfolk's landscape.

Mickle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004041. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mickle Hill?

Mickle Hill is a Bronze Age barrow located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004041.

Who is responsible for protecting Mickle Hill?

Mickle 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 1004041.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mickle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Saxon town: plot on E side of Mill Lane 200ft (60m) N of Nunthorpe House (6.3 km), Site of town ditch: Icknield Way allotments (6.4 km), Site of Saxon town: Nuns' Bridges open space (6.4 km).

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