Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall bowl barrow 750m north east of Swan Lodge: part of a barrow cemetery on and around Salthouse Heath

Small bowl barrow 750m north east of Swan Lodge: part of a barrow cemetery on and around Salthouse Heath

England
List entry 1013583
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History & significance

Small bowl barrow 750m north east of Swan Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a barrow cemetery distributed across and around Salthouse Heath in Norfolk. The barrow comprises a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrow construction, a burial mound form widely adopted during the Bronze Age for the interment of high-status individuals and their grave goods. The monument is situated within a landscape rich in prehistoric settlement evidence, contributing to the archaeological significance of the Salthouse Heath barrow complex. This site represents an important element of Bronze Age mortuary practice in East Anglia and remains a scheduled ancient monument protected under national heritage legislation.

Small bowl barrow 750m north east of Swan Lodge: part of a barrow cemetery on and around Salthouse Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013583. View the official record →

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What is Small bowl barrow 750m north east of Swan Lodge: part of a barrow cemetery on and around Salthouse Heath?

Small bowl barrow 750m north east of Swan Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a barrow cemetery distributed across and around Salthouse Heath in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013583.

Who is responsible for protecting Small bowl barrow 750m north east of Swan Lodge: part of a barrow cemetery on and around Salthouse Heath?

Small bowl barrow 750m north east of Swan Lodge: part of a barrow cemetery on and around Salthouse 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 1013583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small bowl barrow 750m north east of Swan Lodge: part of a barrow cemetery on and around Salthouse Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m east of Swan Lodge: part of a dispersed round barrow cemetery on and around Salthouse Heath (0.6 km), Bowl barrow 450m north west of Lowes Farm: part of a barrow cemetery on and around Salthouse Heath (0.6 km), Bowl barrow known as Three Farthing Hill: part of a barrow cemetery on and around Salthouse Heath (0.7 km).

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