Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 300m south west of Harptree Lodge

Bowl barrow 300m south west of Harptree Lodge

England
List entry 1010287
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 300m south west of Harptree Lodge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the parish of Blagdon, Somerset. The monument is situated within a landscape rich in prehistoric funerary remains characteristic of the Mendips region. As a bowl barrow, it represents a common form of single burial mound typical of the Bronze Age, constructed to cover an inhumation or cremation burial beneath an earthen dome. The site is listed on the National Heritage List for England in recognition of its archaeological significance and survival as a physical record of prehistoric funerary practice.

Bowl barrow 300m south west of Harptree Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010287. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 300m south west of Harptree Lodge?

Bowl barrow 300m south west of Harptree Lodge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the parish of Blagdon, Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010287.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 300m south west of Harptree Lodge?

Bowl barrow 300m south west of Harptree Lodge 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 1010287.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 300m south west of Harptree Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Badger Hole, Wookey (4.3 km), Rhinoceros Hole, Wookey (4.3 km), Two bowl barrows 550m south west of Haydon House (6.1 km).

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