Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 560m east of Emily's Wood

Two bowl barrows 560m east of Emily's Wood

England
List entry 1015263
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 560m east of Emily's Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Norfolk, England. Bowl barrows are among the most common funerary structures of the Bronze Age, typically comprising a single mound of earth or stone constructed over an inhumation or cremation burial. This particular example consists of two distinct mounds, indicating multiple burial episodes or related interments from the Bronze Age period. Such monuments represent significant investment in commemorating the dead and reflect the social importance of burial practices during the second and third millennia before the common era.

Two bowl barrows 560m east of Emily's Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015263. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows 560m east of Emily's Wood?

Two bowl barrows 560m east of Emily's Wood is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015263.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 560m east of Emily's Wood?

Two bowl barrows 560m east of Emily's 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 1015263.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 560m east of Emily's Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Downham High Warren (5.5 km), Santon Downham Warren (5.5 km), Bell barrow known as White Hill (6 km).

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