Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo tumuli in Big Wood

Two tumuli in Big Wood

England
List entry 1003977
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two tumuli in Big Wood is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises two earthen mounds which represent funerary structures typical of prehistoric Norfolk, though the specific dating and dimensions of these tumuli require reference to archaeological survey records. Such monuments reflect the ritual and burial practices of early communities in East Anglia during the third and second millennia before Christ. The survival of these features within woodland demonstrates the archaeological value of wooded areas in preserving earthwork monuments from later disturbance.

Two tumuli in Big Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003977. View the official record →

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What is Two tumuli in Big Wood?

Two tumuli in Big Wood is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003977.

Who is responsible for protecting Two tumuli in Big Wood?

Two tumuli in Big Wood 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 1003977.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two tumuli in Big Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows near Norwich Lodge, Ketteringham Hall (1.7 km), Cringleford Bridge (1.9 km), Multi phased site dating from the Neolithic to the Anglo-Saxon period east of Harford Farm (4.2 km).

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