Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWest Rudham long barrow

West Rudham long barrow

England
List entry 1010559
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Rudham long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Norfolk, England. The barrow dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the significant burial structures of that era in East Anglia. Long barrows of this type typically contained communal burials and served important ritual and social functions within Neolithic communities. The monument survives as an earthwork and remains an important archaeological resource for understanding early agricultural settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Norfolk.

West Rudham long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010559. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Rudham long barrow?

West Rudham long barrow is a Neolithic burial monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010559.

Who is responsible for protecting West Rudham long barrow?

West Rudham long barrow 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 1010559.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Rudham long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow on West Rudham Common, 950m SSE of the Grange (0.7 km), Bowl barrow north and west of Gravelpit Wood, 1380m south east of the Grange (2.3 km), Roman villa one mile (1600m) E of village (2.6 km).

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