Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 340m east of Templedown Farm

Bowl barrow 340m east of Templedown Farm

England
List entry 1011535
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 340m east of Templedown Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Somerset. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound of characteristic bowl form, representing a common burial tradition of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains and were often accompanied by grave goods, though specific details of this barrow's internal structure and contents are not established in readily available records. The site's formal scheduling and national heritage listing reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the Somerset landscape.

Bowl barrow 340m east of Templedown Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011535. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 340m east of Templedown Farm?

Bowl barrow 340m east of Templedown Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011535.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 340m east of Templedown Farm?

Bowl barrow 340m east of Templedown 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 1011535.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 340m east of Templedown Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bracelet Cave (6.5 km), Badger Hole, Wookey (7 km), Rhinoceros Hole, Wookey (7.1 km).

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