Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm

Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm

England
List entry 1002474
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow takes the form of a circular mound of earth and stone typical of Bronze Age burial practice, designed to cover inhumation or cremation deposits beneath. Its proximity to Abbey Farm suggests a landscape rich in prehistoric settlement and ritual activity. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains a significant indicator of Bronze Age funerary practices in the Somerset region.

Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002474. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm?

Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002474.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm?

Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm 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 1002474.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hinton Priory Carthusian charterhouse and associated water management features (0.6 km), The Falconry, Farleigh Hungerford (2.8 km), Iford Bridge (2.9 km).

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