Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo Bowl Barrows 250m north-west of Prince of Wales Covert

Two Bowl Barrows 250m north-west of Prince of Wales Covert

England
List entry 1430586
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two Bowl Barrows 250m north-west of Prince of Wales Covert is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Norfolk, England. The site consists of two round barrows, earthwork structures characteristic of burial practices during the third and second millennia before the present era. Such barrows served as prominent landmarks within the prehistoric landscape and often contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods reflecting the social status of the deceased. The monument's survival as an archaeological feature contributes to understanding settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Norfolk during the prehistoric period.

Two Bowl Barrows 250m north-west of Prince of Wales Covert is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1430586. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Bowl Barrows 250m north-west of Prince of Wales Covert?

Two Bowl Barrows 250m north-west of Prince of Wales Covert is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1430586.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Bowl Barrows 250m north-west of Prince of Wales Covert?

Two Bowl Barrows 250m north-west of Prince of Wales Covert 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 1430586.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Bowl Barrows 250m north-west of Prince of Wales Covert?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caston Hall, site of (4.6 km), West Tofts deserted village (4.7 km), Ruins of St Lawrence's Church (5.1 km).

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