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Two bowl barrows on Massingham Common is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two distinct earthen mounds situated approximately 900 metres and 930 metres south-west of Field Barn in Norfolk. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common burial monument types from the Bronze Age, typically consisting of a central grave chamber surrounded by a circular earthwork mound. These examples contribute to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practices in Norfolk, forming part of the wider landscape of prehistoric burial monuments across East Anglia. The survival of both barrows provides evidence for ritual and commemorative practices during the Bronze Age period.
Two bowl barrows on Massingham Common: 900m and 930m south west of Field Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020938. View the official record →
Two bowl barrows on Massingham Common is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two distinct earthen mounds situated approximately 900 metres and 930 metres south-west of Field Barn in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020938.
Two bowl barrows on Massingham Common: 900m and 930m south west of Field Barn 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 1020938.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 540m east of Mink Patches (1.7 km), Bowl barrow 750m north west of Lodge Farm (5.1 km), Moated site 230m and 110m north of All Saints Church (5.7 km).
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