Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 460m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery

Two bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 460m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1011538
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History & significance

Two bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, situated 460 metres south-east of White House Farm, form part of the Seven Hills barrow cemetery in Suffolk. These Bronze Age burial mounds represent a significant component of a larger ceremonial landscape that reflects the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in East Anglia. The barrows are classified as bowl barrows, the most common form of burial monument from the Bronze Age, characterised by their simple hemispherical earthwork construction. As part of the Seven Hills cemetery complex, they contribute to the archaeological evidence of sustained ritual use and settlement patterns across the Bronze Age period in this region of Suffolk.

Two bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 460m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011538. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 460m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, situated 460 metres south-east of White House Farm, form part of the Seven Hills barrow cemetery in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011538.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 460m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 460m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery 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 1011538.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows in Knight's Wood, 460m south-east of White House Farm: part of Seven Hills barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anti-aircraft site at Searson's Farm, Trimley St Mary (7.4 km), Martello tower (M) (7.7 km), Enclosure E of Nether Hall (7.7 km).

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