Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows on Horsford Heath

Two round barrows on Horsford Heath

England
List entry 1003164
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows on Horsford Heath is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Norfolk, England. The barrows date to the Bronze Age and represent the burial practices of early metalworking communities in East Anglia. These earthen mounds, now surviving as low circular features in the landscape, form part of a wider distribution of barrow monuments across the Norfolk Heathlands that served as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of the dead. The site retains archaeological potential for the recovery of artefactual and faunal evidence relating to Bronze Age society and funerary ritual.

Two round barrows on Horsford Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003164. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows on Horsford Heath?

Two round barrows on Horsford Heath is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003164.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows on Horsford Heath?

Two round barrows on Horsford Heath 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 1003164.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows on Horsford Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Lawrence's Well, Lower Westick Street (9.8 km), The Dominican Friary (Blackfriars) Norwich: Becket’s Chapel, Chapter House, North Range, standing remains in the East Garth, and buried remains (9.9 km), Old Charnel House, The Close (9.9 km).

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