Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on West Rudham Common, 1300m east of the Grange

Two bowl barrows on West Rudham Common, 1300m east of the Grange

England
List entry 1013376
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on West Rudham Common, 1300m east of the Grange is an ancient monument comprising two Bronze Age burial mounds situated on open common land in Norfolk. These earthworks represent typical funerary monuments of the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as prominent markers for the graves of individuals of social standing. The surviving mounds retain their characteristic bowl-shaped form, though their original dimensions and any internal structural details remain incompletely documented in the archaeological record. As scheduled monuments, they form part of the significant concentration of Bronze Age burial evidence across Norfolk's landscape.

Two bowl barrows on West Rudham Common, 1300m east of the Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013376. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows on West Rudham Common, 1300m east of the Grange?

Two bowl barrows on West Rudham Common, 1300m east of the Grange is an ancient monument comprising two Bronze Age burial mounds situated on open common land in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013376.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on West Rudham Common, 1300m east of the Grange?

Two bowl barrows on West Rudham Common, 1300m east of the Grange 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 1013376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on West Rudham Common, 1300m east of the Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange (0.7 km), Bell barrow on West Rudham Common, 950m SSE of the Grange (1.9 km), Long barrow on Harpley Common, 650m ESE of Cross's Grave (2.5 km).

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