Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 300m NNE of Quarry Farm: part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery

Bowl barrow 300m NNE of Quarry Farm: part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1011128
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 300m NNE of Quarry Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery in Somerset. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which represents a common form of elite burial practice during the Bronze Age. As a component of a wider barrow cemetery, it reflects the significance of the Redhill locality as a focus for prehistoric ritual and funerary activity. The site is protected as a designated heritage monument under the National Heritage List for England.

Bowl barrow 300m NNE of Quarry Farm: part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011128. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 300m NNE of Quarry Farm: part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 300m NNE of Quarry Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound forming part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011128.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 300m NNE of Quarry Farm: part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery?

Bowl barrow 300m NNE of Quarry Farm: part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery 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 1011128.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 300m NNE of Quarry Farm: part of the Redhill round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren Farm (9.1 km), Bowl barrow 870m southwest of Charterhouse Warren Farm (9.5 km), Bowl barrow 250m northeast of King Down Farm (9.6 km).

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