Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 250m south east of Redhill Farm

Bowl barrow 250m south east of Redhill Farm

England
List entry 1016297
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 250m south east of Redhill Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow survives as a rounded earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the prehistoric period. Such monuments typically contained burial deposits, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for community ritual and commemoration. The barrow's survival and scheduling as a protected monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practice in the Somerset landscape.

Bowl barrow 250m south east of Redhill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 250m south east of Redhill Farm?

Bowl barrow 250m south east of Redhill Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016297.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 250m south east of Redhill Farm?

Bowl barrow 250m south east of Redhill 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 1016297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 250m south east of Redhill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (6.3 km), Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church (6.5 km), Two bowl barrows on Barren Down, 250m north west of Princes Lodge (6.7 km).

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