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 Bronze Age burial mound situated near Thetford in Norfolk. The monument represents a typical example of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of significant individuals. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork and remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in East Anglia. As a scheduled ancient monument, Tutt Hill barrow contributes to the broader understanding of Bronze Age communities in the region and their ritual practices.

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 Bronze Age burial mound situated near Thetford in Norfolk. 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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