Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 250m north west of Victoria Farm

Bowl barrow 250m north west of Victoria Farm

England
List entry 1016233
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 250m north west of Victoria Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. The structure comprises a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the interred individual. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and burial practice in the Somerset landscape.

Bowl barrow 250m north west of Victoria Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016233. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 250m north west of Victoria Farm?

Bowl barrow 250m north west of Victoria Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016233.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 250m north west of Victoria Farm?

Bowl barrow 250m north west of Victoria 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 1016233.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 250m north west of Victoria Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (3.9 km), Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church (4.3 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (5.1 km).

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