Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTutt Hill barrow, near Thetford

Tutt Hill barrow, near Thetford

England
List entry 1004005
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Tutt Hill barrow is a Neolithic burial mound located near Thetford in Norfolk, England. The monument consists of an earthen mound that survives as a substantial upstanding feature in the landscape, representing a form of monumental burial architecture characteristic of the early Neolithic period. Such barrows served as communal or family burial places and are important archaeological witnesses to settlement patterns and ritual practices of prehistoric Norfolk. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1004005.

Tutt Hill barrow, near Thetford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004005. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tutt Hill barrow, near Thetford?

Tutt Hill barrow is a Neolithic burial mound located near Thetford in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004005.

Who is responsible for protecting Tutt Hill barrow, near Thetford?

Tutt Hill barrow, near Thetford 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 1004005.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tutt Hill barrow, near Thetford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 720m north east of East Farm (1.9 km), Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill (2.7 km), Atomic bomb store on Thetford Heath (3.8 km).

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