Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow in Bodham Wood, 600m ESE of Warren Farm

Oval barrow in Bodham Wood, 600m ESE of Warren Farm

England
List entry 1013567
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow in Bodham Wood is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 600 metres east-south-east of Warren Farm in Norfolk. The barrow takes its name from its distinctive oval morphology, distinguishing it from the more common round barrow forms found throughout the county. Its precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological consideration, though its presence reflects the significant funerary and ceremonial landscape of prehistoric Norfolk. The monument survives as an earthwork within Bodham Wood and is recorded in the national heritage list as a protected archaeological site.

Oval barrow in Bodham Wood, 600m ESE of Warren Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013567. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow in Bodham Wood, 600m ESE of Warren Farm?

Oval barrow in Bodham Wood is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 600 metres east-south-east of Warren Farm in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013567.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow in Bodham Wood, 600m ESE of Warren Farm?

Oval barrow in Bodham Wood, 600m ESE of Warren Farm 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 1013567.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow in Bodham Wood, 600m ESE of Warren Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Hundred Acre Wood, 330m west of Cherry Trees Farm (1.2 km), Bowl barrow on Kelling Heath, south of Holgate Hill (1.4 km), Oval barrow with superimposed bowl barrow known as Howe's Hill, 500m WSW of Wood Farm (2.6 km).

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