Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View

Bowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View

England
List entry 1009773
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The site represents a common funerary practice of the Bronze Age period, when earthen mounds were constructed over cremated or inhumed remains of the deceased. Bowl barrows, characterised by their distinctive rounded dome-like profile, are among the most prevalent burial monuments of this era in southern England. The barrow survives as an earthwork and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1009773.

Bowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009773. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View?

Bowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009773.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View?

Bowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View 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 1009773.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's palace (3.7 km), Browne's Gate (4.5 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (4.7 km).

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