Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 225m north west of Halsway Post

Bowl barrow 225m north west of Halsway Post

England
List entry 1015081
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 225m north west of Halsway Post is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The site consists of a round barrow of typical bowl form, a funerary structure characteristic of the Bronze Age period when such earthworks served as burial places for prominent individuals or family groups. The barrow's survival in the landscape, despite centuries of agricultural activity, makes it an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Exmoor region. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance as evidence of Bronze Age communities in south-west England.

Bowl barrow 225m north west of Halsway Post is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015081. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 225m north west of Halsway Post?

Bowl barrow 225m north west of Halsway Post is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015081.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 225m north west of Halsway Post?

Bowl barrow 225m north west of Halsway Post 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 1015081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 225m north west of Halsway Post?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 280m south of Triscombe Stone (4 km), Two cairns, 780m ESE of Triscombe Farm (4.2 km), Three round cairns on Wills Neck (4.4 km).

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