Blood Hill, West Tofts, Norfolk - Thetford Forest

Like many barrows, Blood Hill, West Tofts, has been used as a marker for parish boundaries. Emaciated, it was already worn down by the open sandy conditions of the Brecks - famous for sand-blows before 20th century afforestation. It became forgotten under the tree cover, and for some decades, a forestry ride went straight over top of it, causing more damage. However, it has since been protected, and has been fenced around, and marked by an information board. Blood Hill is located at British Grid Reference (OS) TL 841 877

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A medieval satellite hamlet of Thetford called St Helens, was located nearby, around the big chalk pit near the railway line. Located in Forestry Enterprise's Thetford Forest Park, access is public and free - pending on any forestry operations. A public trail named the Hereward Way passes nearby. Park on the A134 (parking space for a few cars) at the entrance of Hereward Way (ride 21) - but do not block access for forestry vehicles - alternatively park at north end of Two Mile Bottom picnic spot and cross the road. The barrow is around 700 metres away from the road. Next Image