Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows in Square Plantation

Two bowl barrows in Square Plantation

England
List entry 1011376
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows in Square Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises two distinct burial mounds of the characteristic bowl barrow type, which typically date to the Bronze Age period, though some examples may be earlier. Bowl barrows are among the most common forms of prehistoric burial mound in England, consisting of a central burial chamber or pit surrounded by a circular earthwork. The survival of two examples in close proximity at this location provides evidence of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement patterns in Suffolk.

Two bowl barrows in Square Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011376. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows in Square Plantation?

Two bowl barrows in Square Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011376.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows in Square Plantation?

Two bowl barrows in Square Plantation 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 1011376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows in Square Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows on Aldringham Green (0.8 km), Bowl barrow on Aldringham Common, 300m east of Stone House (0.9 km), Leiston Abbey (second site) and moated site (3.9 km).

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