Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View

Bowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View

England
List entry 1009773
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 300m southwest of Moor View is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset. The site comprises a earthen mound of circular plan, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age as funerary monuments for individual or family burials. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their interred occupants. The monument's survival to the present day represents an important archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the Somerset landscape.

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. 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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