Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on East Harling Heath

Round barrow on East Harling Heath

England
List entry 1004008
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on East Harling Heath is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Norfolk, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument typical of the extensive funerary landscape of the Bronze Age, a period during which such burial mounds were widely constructed across the English landscape. The site represents evidence of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the East Anglian region, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric burial customs and social organization. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource within the broader context of Norfolk's Bronze Age heritage.

Round barrow on East Harling Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004008. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on East Harling Heath?

Round barrow on East Harling Heath is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004008.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on East Harling Heath?

Round barrow on East Harling 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 1004008.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on East Harling Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrows on Garboldisham Heath (0.8 km), Devil's Ditch (1.4 km), Tower of All Saints' Church (2.7 km).

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