Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down Farm

Bowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down Farm

England
List entry 1011520
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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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, England. The site consists of a characteristic bowl-shaped earthwork, a common burial form constructed during prehistoric periods in Britain. Such barrows served as communal or individual burial sites and represent important archaeological evidence of early settlement patterns and ritual practice in the region. The monument's survival to the present day, despite centuries of agricultural use of the surrounding landscape, makes it a significant record of prehistoric activity in 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, England. 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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