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 Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Suffolk, England. Bowl barrows are among the most common forms of prehistoric burial mound, consisting of a central grave or graves surrounded by an earthen mound with a distinctive bowl-like profile. The two barrows at this location represent typical examples of funerary practice during the prehistoric period, when such monuments served as permanent markers for the dead and reflected the social organisation of their communities. The site's survival and designation as a heritage monument reflects its archaeological importance for understanding burial practices and settlement patterns in prehistoric East Anglia.

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 Early Bronze Age burial 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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