Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down Farm

Bowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down Farm

England
List entry 1011520
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of prehistoric burial practice in southern Britain, constructed to cover and commemorate one or more interred individuals. Such monuments are typically dated to the period between approximately 3500 and 1500 BCE, representing a significant phase of ceremonial and ritual activity in the region. The barrow survives as an archaeological feature of importance to understanding settlement patterns and funerary practices in prehistoric Somerset.

Bowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011520. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down Farm?

Bowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011520.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down Farm?

Bowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down 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 1011520.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bracelet Cave (5.9 km), Duck decoy east of Barrow Wood Lane (6.2 km), Badger Hole, Wookey (6.6 km).

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