Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVikings Mound, tumulus

Vikings Mound, tumulus

England
List entry 1003978
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Vikings Mound is a Bronze Age barrow located in Norfolk, England. The mound survives as a substantial earthwork and represents a burial monument from the second millennium before the Common Era, when such tumuli served as prominent markers for elite or significant deceased individuals within their communities. The site's popular name references later historical periods rather than its actual date of construction, a nomenclature not uncommon amongst Norfolk's ancient monuments. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in East Anglia.

Vikings Mound, tumulus is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003978. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Vikings Mound, tumulus?

Vikings Mound is a Bronze Age barrow located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003978.

Who is responsible for protecting Vikings Mound, tumulus?

Vikings Mound, tumulus 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 1003978.

What other scheduled monuments are near Vikings Mound, tumulus?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gallows Hill tumulus (2.7 km), Earthwork on Wilby Warren (3.4 km), Moated site SE of All Saint's Church, Hargham (3.4 km).

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