Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 310m southeast of Eastwater Farm

Bowl barrow 310m southeast of Eastwater Farm

England
List entry 1009767
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 310m southeast of Eastwater Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common burial form across southern England during the Bronze Age. Such monuments typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for community ritual and commemoration. The barrow's survival reflects the archaeological importance of Somerset's upland regions for understanding prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns.

Bowl barrow 310m southeast of Eastwater Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009767. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 310m southeast of Eastwater Farm?

Bowl barrow 310m southeast of Eastwater Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009767.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 310m southeast of Eastwater Farm?

Bowl barrow 310m southeast of Eastwater Farm 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 1009767.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 310m southeast of Eastwater Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Browne's Gate (4.8 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (5 km), Bishop's tithe barn (5.2 km).

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