Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe Quarry

Bowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe Quarry

England
List entry 1010800
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe Quarry is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in south-western England, dating to the period between approximately 2200 and 700 BCE. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents of this particular barrow are not documented in readily accessible records. The site's survival as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the region.

Bowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe Quarry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010800. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe Quarry?

Bowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe Quarry is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010800.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe Quarry?

Bowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe Quarry 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 1010800.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe Quarry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement on Stoke Moor (6.2 km), Duck decoy east of Barrow Wood Lane (6.8 km), Westbury village cross (7.2 km).

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