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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow survives as a earthen mound characteristic of the Bronze Age burial tradition, when such structures served as communal or individual sepulchral monuments across southern Britain. As a designated heritage asset recorded on the National Heritage List for England, the monument represents an important archaeological witness to prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the Somerset landscape. The precise dimensions, excavation history, and any finds associated with this particular barrow would require reference to detailed archaeological records held by local heritage authorities.

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 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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