Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 120m north west of Burnt Wood

Bowl barrow 120m north west of Burnt Wood

England
List entry 1008079
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 120m north west of Burnt Wood is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form throughout prehistoric Britain. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation deposits and often served as focal points for ritual and ceremonial activity within their local landscapes. The barrow's survival to the present day, despite subsequent agricultural use of the Somerset countryside, provides evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in the region.

Bowl barrow 120m north west of Burnt Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008079. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 120m north west of Burnt Wood?

Bowl barrow 120m north west of Burnt Wood is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008079.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 120m north west of Burnt Wood?

Bowl barrow 120m north west of Burnt 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 1008079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 120m north west of Burnt Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (4.9 km), Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church (5.3 km), Two bowl barrows on Barren Down, 250m north west of Princes Lodge (5.9 km).

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