Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge Farm

Bowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge Farm

England
List entry 1012592
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The site consists of a round mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure type dating to the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains and served as focal points for ritual activity within prehistoric landscapes. The barrow's preservation and formal designation reflect its significance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Somerset region.

Bowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012592. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge Farm?

Bowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012592.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge Farm?

Bowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge 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 1012592.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement on Stoke Moor (6.8 km), Wayside cross at Stoughton Cross (7.3 km), Duck decoy east of Barrow Wood Lane (7.4 km).

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