Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow 300yds (270m) NE of White Sheet camp

Barrow 300yds (270m) NE of White Sheet camp

England
List entry 1005675
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Barrow 300yds (270m) NE of White Sheet camp is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Somerset, England. The monument lies in close proximity to White Sheet camp, a significant Iron Age defensive site, placing it within a landscape of considerable archaeological importance spanning multiple prehistoric periods. The barrow represents typical funerary practice of the Bronze Age communities who inhabited this region, and its survival to the present day contributes to the archaeological record of Somerset's prehistoric settlement patterns.

Barrow 300yds (270m) NE of White Sheet camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005675. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow 300yds (270m) NE of White Sheet camp?

Barrow 300yds (270m) NE of White Sheet camp is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005675.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow 300yds (270m) NE of White Sheet camp?

Barrow 300yds (270m) NE of White Sheet camp 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 1005675.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow 300yds (270m) NE of White Sheet camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle (2.4 km), Orchard Castle (4.7 km), Pen Pits quern quarries N of Combe Bottom (4.8 km).

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