Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 330m north of Stoke Woods

Bowl barrow 330m north of Stoke Woods

England
List entry 1008086
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 330m north of Stoke Woods is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of early prehistoric burial practices in southern England, with a bowl-shaped profile that gives the monument its name. Such barrows typically served as communal or individual burial places and represent significant centres of ritual activity within their local Bronze Age landscapes. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Historic Monuments and Archaeological Objects Act, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in Somerset.

Bowl barrow 330m north of Stoke Woods is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008086. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 330m north of Stoke Woods?

Bowl barrow 330m north of Stoke Woods is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008086.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 330m north of Stoke Woods?

Bowl barrow 330m north of Stoke Woods 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 1008086.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 330m north of Stoke Woods?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's palace (6.3 km), Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle (7.5 km), Manor house at Mudgley (7.5 km).

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