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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 330m north of Stoke Woods is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The site comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, the most common form of round barrow erected during the Bronze Age across southern Britain. Such monuments typically contained primary inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual activity and community commemoration. The barrow's survival and scheduling as a protected heritage monument reflects its importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Somerset landscape.

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 Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. 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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